A Disoriented and Agitated Patient Comes to the Emergency Department

A disoriented and agitated patient comes to the emergency department after using methamphetamine. Vital signs are blood pressure 162/98, heart rate 142 and irregular, and respirations 32. The most important intervention by the nurse is to

A) reorient the patient at frequent intervals.
B) monitor the patient's ECG and vital signs.
C) keep the patient in a quiet and darkened room.
D) obtain a health history including prior drug use.

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