A Patient in the Emergency Room Is Suspected to Have

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient in the emergency room is suspected to have an overdose of benzodiazepines.Which assessment findings validate this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Blood pressure 180/94 mm Hg
• B) Diminished reflexes
• C) Hypervigilance
• D) Somnolence
• E) Confusion

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