[Expert Solution]: Case Study: Opioid Agonists Scenario: 1300…

Case Study: Opioid Agonists Scenario: 1300 A 27-year-old male was brought to the Emergency Department following a motor vehicle accident. He was diagnosed with multiple fractures including right ribs, right tibia/fibula, and right femur. Vital signs are T 98.8° F (37.1° C), BP 116/74, pulse 92 beats per minute, respirations 14 breaths per minute, O2 saturation 96%. The client states that he’s never had a broken bone or been in the hospital before and rates his pain at a 10/10. He received hydromorphone 1 mg IV 30 minutes ago. n the Emergency Department, you observe the following. Which cues will require follow-up? Select all that apply. Client rates pain 2/10. Client is sleeping in semi-fowler’s. Client’s respirations are shallow. Client’s mother is at bedside. Respiratory rate is 10 breaths per minute, and the O2 saturation is 93%. Heart rate is 58. Client denies cough. Client’s skin is cool and clammy. Client states he feels ‘floaty’ and ‘sleepy’. Oral mucous membranes are dry.