A Young Man Is Brought to the Emergency Department After

question 6

Multiple Choice

A young man is brought to the emergency department after having a seizure at home. Assessment reveals a blood pressure of (70/36) mm Hg, a respiratory rate of 6 breaths/min, and cardiac dysrhythmias. The most appropriate question the nurse should ask the client's friend is

• A) "Does he take amphetamines or uppers?"
• B) "Has he ever used LSD?"
• C) "Have you two been out of the country in the last 2 days?"
• D) "Is he using any opioids such as heroin?"

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