A Disoriented and Agitated Patient Comes to the Emergency Department

question 8

Multiple Choice

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?

• A) Reorient the patient at frequent intervals.
• B) Monitor the patient's electrocardiogram (ECG) and vital signs.
• C) Keep the patient in a quiet and darkened room.
• D) Obtain a health history including prior drug use.

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