Bringing the safe syringe program to your local town


Problem: As a public health nurse, you are working the mobile van today that brings the safe syringe program to your local town. You have naloxone available to dispense to those attending the program today. This is the first time Tom has presented to this program. He reports he continues to actively inject heroin. Among the many topics for education, you address naloxone. Which of the following are true and should be included in patient teaching (select all that apply)? Multiple correct question Respiratory depression is the first sign of opioid overdose. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist and is the drug of choice for reversing opioid overdose. Common signs of opioid overdose include unresponsiveness, slow pulse, and normal respirations. Naloxone can be purchased without a prescription at the pharmacy in Indiana. It is important to educate Tom about the safety of having naloxone available as he continues to use opioids.

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