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Gastric Lavage and Administration of Activated Charcoal Are Ordered for an Unconscious

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Gastric lavage and administration of activated charcoal are ordered for an unconscious patient who has been admitted to the emergency department (ED) after ingesting 30 lorazepam (Ativan) tablets. Which prescribed action should the nurse plan to do first?


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