A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and develops respiratory depression after receiving morphine for pain control. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?

A Clearing the area is essential to prevent injury during a seizure. The client may move or thrash around, and any objects nearby (e.g., furniture, medical equipment, or sharp objects) can potentially cause harm. However, this can be done after lowering teh client.

B. This action is crucial to protect the client from injury during the seizure. It provides a safe environment for the client to have the seizure without risk of falling or hitting their head on objects.

C. Assessing vital signs can wait until after the seizure has ended and the client's immediate safety has been ensured. During a seizure, the nurse should focus on managing the seizure and preventing complications.

D. This action is important for comfort and safety but is secondary to ensuring a safe environment and managing the seizure itself.

A Checking the pulse distal (beyond) to the AV graft site is crucial to assess peripheral circulation. It helps determine if the graft is adequately perfusing blood to the distal extremity. Absence or weak pulse distal to the graft could indicate graft malfunction or complications such as thrombosis or inadequate blood flow.

B. Splinting the forearm may help immobilize the arm and reduce movement that could potentially disrupt the AV graft site. However, immobilization should be balanced with promoting mobility and preventing complications such as joint stiffness or pressure injuries.

C. Drawing blood from the AV graft could introduce infection risk or damage the graft site. It is standard practice to avoid using the AV graft for routine blood draws

D. Positioning the forearm below the level of the heart promotes venous return and reduces swelling or edema in the extremity. However, for an AV graft, maintaining the arm in a dependent position should be avoided to prevent excessive pressure on the graft site or compromising blood flow.