A Disoriented and Agitated Patient Comes to the Emergency Department

question 25

Multiple Choice

A disoriented and agitated patient comes to the emergency department and admits using methamphetamine. Vital signs are blood pressure 164/94 mm Hg,heart rate 136 beats/min and irregular,and respirations 32 breaths/min. Which action by the nurse is most important?

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

Differentiate between various types of graphs and their applications.

Understand the principles behind selecting charts for representing data over time or categories.

Comprehend the concepts underlying frequency polygons and histograms.

Assess the impact of utilizing too many features in graphical representations.

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