When Treating a Patient for an Overdose, the Highest Priority

question 60

Multiple Choice

When treating a patient for an overdose, the highest priority of care is placed on:

• A) managing the airway and breathing.
• B) determining what and how much drug was taken.
• C) establishing the patient's risk for suicide.
• D) contacting law enforcement.

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