The Client Has Overdosed on Benzodiazepine Medication

question 2

Multiple Choice

The client has overdosed on benzodiazepine medication. Based on the orders of the primary healthcare provider, the highest priority action on the part of the nurse is to prepare a dose of:

• A) naloxone.
• B) activated charcoal.
• C) flumazenil.
• D) 50% dextrose.

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