The nurse is taking care of a postoperative school-age child. The child's mother requests that the child not receive narcotics because she is afraid the child will become addicted. The nurse should explain that children who do not receive adequate pain control will be at risk for which complication?

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Without adequate pain control, the child may experience respiratory complications such as shallow breathing or decreased oxygen saturation. It is important for the child to receive appropriate pain management to prevent such complications.

The Nurse Is Taking Care of a Postoperative School-Age Child