The client taking an opioid is experiencing pruritus. Which medication should the nurse expect the physician to prescribe?

The client taking an opioid is experiencing pruritus. Which medication should the nurse expect the physician to prescribe?



1. Naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan)

2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

3. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl)

4. Normal saline



Answer: 3. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl)


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