An Individual Experiencing a Heroin Overdose Has Been Given One

question 1

Multiple Choice

An individual experiencing a heroin overdose has been given one dose of naloxone intravenously.What the priority nursing intervention is to assure patient safety?

• A) Close observation to determine the need for an additional dose of naloxone
• B) Seizure precautions for 2 hours immediately after administration of naloxone
• C) Acidification of urine by encouraging the patient to drink cranberry juice
• D) A nonstimulating environment and administration of oral fluids

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