A Disoriented and Agitated Patient Has Come to the Emergency

question 15

Multiple Choice

A disoriented and agitated patient has come to the emergency department after using methamphetamine. Vital signs are blood pressure 162/98, heart rate 142 and irregular, and respirations 32. The most important intervention by the nurse is to

• A) monitor the patient's ECG and vital signs.
• B) reorient the patient at frequent intervals.
• C) obtain a health history including prior drug use.
• D) keep the patient in a quiet and darkened room.

Understand the concept and application of the Solomon four-group design in experimental research.

Recognize the various methods to manipulate variables in independent and repeated measures designs.

Identify and explain common problems in experimental research such as mortality, attrition, and order effects.

Understand the advantages and disadvantages of pretest-posttest designs.

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