A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department for Treatment

question 2

Short Answer

A patient is admitted to the emergency department for treatment of a possible opioid overdose.Rank the nursing activities in the correct order from first activity to last activity.(Put a comma and a space between each answer choice [A,B,C,D,E]).
A) Initiate IV access.
B) Take a health history.
C) Obtain a toxicology screen.
D) Administer naloxone (Narcan).
E) Provide respiratory support with a bag-valve mask.

• A) Initiate IV access.
• B) Take a health history.
• C) Obtain a toxicology screen.
• D) Administer naloxone (Narcan).
• E) Provide respiratory support with a bag-valve mask.

Identify appropriate communication strategies for healthcare professionals when discussing sensitive information with patients.

Analyze the consequences of healthcare system changes on patient care and access.

Understand the proportion and demographics of persons with disabilities in the U.S.

Recognize the challenges and biases faced by persons with disabilities within the healthcare system and society.

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