A Client Is Seen in the Emergency Department for a Diazepam

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client is seen in the Emergency Department for a diazepam (Valium) overdose.In order to enhance excretion of the drug, the nurse anticipates that the client will receive:

• A)High volumes of intravenous normal saline solution (NSS).
• B)An intravenous solution containing sodium bicarbonate.
• C)Large doses of a proton pump inhibitor.
• D)An intravenous solution with ammonium chloride.

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