A Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department with Severe

question 21

Multiple Choice

A client is brought to the emergency department with severe hypertension,nervousness,tremors,tachycardia,and post-seizure.According to the paramedics,the client was found lying next to an open bottle of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine (Adderall) .The client is not coherent,but admits to taking the Adderall.The nurse should prepare to administer which treatments?Select all that apply.

• A)Chlorpromazine IV
• B)Sodium bicarbonate
• C)Flumazenil (Romazicon)IV
• D)Gastric lavage
• E)Phentolamine IV

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