A Patient Presents to the Emergency Department with a Blood

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient presents to the emergency department with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.18%.After reviewing the medication orders,which drug should the nurse administer first?

• A) Thiamine (vitamin B1) 100 mg daily
• B) Lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg as needed
• C) Folic acid (Vitamin B9) 0.4 mg daily
• D) Dextrose 5% in 0.45 saline at 125 mL/hr

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Definitions:

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A psychological theory that predicts an individual's intention to engage in a behavior at a specific time and place.

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