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A Patient Overdosed on Aspirin Several Hours Ago and Is

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A patient overdosed on aspirin several hours ago and is brought to the emergency department. The nurse assists with supportive care and then asks the provider about an order for which drug?

Definitions:

Binge-Eating Disorder

A disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort.

Bulimia Nervosa

A disorder involving cycles of excessive eating followed by efforts to avoid weight gain through purging.

Purging

Engaging in behaviors such as vomiting or using laxatives to expel food from the body, often associated with eating disorders.

Excessive Exercise

Engaging in physical activity to an extreme level that surpasses health benefits, often resulting in physical harm, psychological distress, or interference with usual activities.