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A Disoriented and Agitated Patient Comes to the Emergency Department

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A disoriented and agitated patient comes to the emergency department and admits using methamphetamine.Vital signs are blood pressure 162/98,heart rate 142 and irregular,and respirations 32.Which action by the nurse is most important?


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Internal States

Psychological conditions or feelings that arise from within an individual, such as emotions, moods, desires, or motivations.

Conscious Behaviors

Actions and responses that involve awareness and purposeful decision-making.

Association

A connection or linkage between two ideas, concepts, or events, often based on prior experience or learning.

Observational Learning

A learning process in which a person observes and models another's behavior, attitudes, or emotional expressions.

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