Multiple Choice
A 20-year-old patient who has inhaled cocaine is admitted to the emergency department with palpitations and shortness of breath. Which of these actions ordered by the health care provider will the nurse implement first?
A) Obtain a 12-lead ECG.
B) Start O2 at 4 L/minute.
C) Draw blood for drug screening.
D) Infuse normal saline at 100 ml/hr.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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