The Emergency Department Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who

The emergency department nurse is caring for a client who has recently been prescribed methadone for chronic severe back pain.  The client ingested extra tablets tonight because the pain returned.  Which assessment findings during discharge require the client to be monitored longer in the hospital setting?  Select all that apply.

A) Client falls asleep while the nurse is talking
B) Client frequently scratches due to pruritus
C) Client has third emesis since taking medication
D) Monitor reveals one premature ventricular contraction
E) Pulse oximeter shows oxygen saturation is 90%

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