The Emergency Department Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who

The emergency department nurse is caring for a client who requires gastric lavage for a drug overdose.  Which action would be appropriate?

A) Lavage through a small-bore nasogastric tube
B) Place client in Trendelenburg position during lavage
C) Prepare intubation and suction supplies at the bedside
D) Wait an hour after gastric decompression to initiate lavage

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