A Client Is Brought to the ED with Severe Hypertension

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client is brought to the ED with severe hypertension, nervousness, tremors, tachycardia, and post-seizure.According to the EMTs, the client was found lying next to an open bottle of methylphenidate (Ritalin) .The client is not coherent, but admits to taking the Ritalin.The nurse should prepare to administer: (Select all that apply.)

• A)Activated charcoal.
• B)Gastric lavage.
• C)Phentolamine IV.
• D)Chlorpromazine IV.
• E)Flumazenil (Romazicon)IV.

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