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Ebrown

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A patient is brought to the emergency
 
  department for treatment of a suspected overdose. The patient was found with an empty prescription bottle of a barbiturate by his bedside. He is lethargic and barely breathing. The nurse would expect which immediate intervention?
  a. Starting an intravenous infusion of diluted bicarbonate solution
  b. Administering medications to increase blood pressure
  c. Implementing measures to maintain the airway and support respirations
  d. Administrating naloxone (Narcan) as an antagonist

Question 2

A patient is taking flurazepam (Dalmane)
 
  three to four nights a week for sleeplessness. She is concerned that she cannot get to sleep without taking the medication. What nonpharmacologic measures should the nurse suggest to promote sleep for this patient?
  a. Providing a quiet environment
  b. Exercising before bedtime to become tired
  c. Consuming heavy meals in the evening to promote sleepiness
  d. Drinking hot tea or coffee just before bedtime


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bpool94

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


Ebrown

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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