A Patient Admitted to a Hospital with a Possible Overdose

question 185

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted to a hospital with a possible overdose of aspirin has a serum acetylsalicylic level of 48 mg/dL.Which signs and symptoms should a nurse plan to manage initially?

• A)Confusion, hypertension, and oliguria
• B)Hypoactive bowel sounds, hypothermia, and fatigue
• C)Hypothermia, bradycardia, and increased alertness
• D)Increased respiratory rate, tinnitus, and flushed skin

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