A Patient Admitted to the Hospital After an Automobile Accident

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted to the hospital after an automobile accident is alert and does not appear to be highly intoxicated. The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 110 mg/dL (0.11 mg%) . Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

• A)Restrict oral and IV fluids.
• B)Maintain the patient on NPO status.
• C)Administer acetaminophen for headache.
• D)Monitor for hyperreflexia and diaphoresis.

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