The Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department in Handcuffs

The client is brought to the emergency department in handcuffs by the police.  Witnesses said that the client became violent and confused after consuming large amounts of alcohol at a party.  The client is placed in 4-point restraints, and ziprasidone hydrochloride is administered.  The client is sleeping 30 minutes later.  What is a priority action for the nurse at this time?

A) Check for a history of bipolar disease
B) Determine if restraints can now be removed
C) Monitor for widened QT intervals and hypotension
D) Obtain blood for the current blood alcohol level

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