The nurse is setting up a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) for the infusion of hydromorphone. Which drugs does the nurse have readily available? Select all that apply.

Oxygen, Naloxone. The patient receiving a narcotic patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is at risk for opioid-induced respiratory depression. Therefore, naloxone and oxygen must be readily available. Acetylcysteine is used for acetaminophen overdose. Midazolam might be needed for agitation but does not need to be readily available. Diphenhydramine may be necessary for treatment of side effect associated with narcotic administration, but it does not need to be readily available.

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