Select the Priority Nursing Intervention When Caring for a Patient

question 25

Multiple Choice

Select the priority nursing intervention when caring for a patient after an overdose of amphetamines.

• A) Monitor vital signs.
• B) Observe for depression.
• C) Use warmers to maintain body temperature.
• D) Offer intellectual activities to stimulate concentration.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Theorist

A psychologist or psychiatrist who applies the theories and practices of the psychodynamic approach, focusing on unconscious processes and childhood experiences.

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