As a Result of Opioid Administration, a Child's Respirations Are

Multiple Choice

As a result of opioid administration, a child's respirations are slow and shallow. The nurse would expect that lab changes that might be noted in response to the changes in the child's uncompensated respiratory pattern would include:

A) Increased PCO₂ and respiratory acidosis.
B) Decreased PCO₂ and respiratory alkalosis.
C) Low pH and low PCO_2.
D) High pH and high PCO_2.