A Disoriented and Agitated Patient Comes to the Emergency Department

question 8

Multiple Choice

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

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