The nurse is evaluating a patient receiving hydromorphone (Dilaudid). Which findings are adverse effects of this medication?. Select all that apply.

Name: The nurse is evaluating a patient receiving hydromorphone (Dilaudid). Which findings are adverse effects of this medication?. Select all that apply.
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Hydromorphone can cause pruritus (itching), nausea, and respiratory depression, which leads to a decreased respiratory rate. Polyuria and tachypnea are not typical adverse effects of hydromorphone.

The Nurse Is Evaluating a Patient Receiving Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)