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A Client Who Is Disoriented and Agitated Comes to the Emergency

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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?


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