A Client Who Is Disoriented and Agitated Comes to the Emergency

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client who is disoriented and agitated comes to the emergency department after using methamphetamine. Vital signs are blood pressure 162/98, heart rate 142 and irregular, and respirations 32. Which of the following actions is priority for the nurse toimplement?

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

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