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6 years ago
Select the priority nursing intervention when caring for a patient after an overdose of amphetamines.
 
  a. Monitor vital signs.
  b. Observe for depression.
  c. Awaken the patient every 15 minutes.
  d. Use warmers to maintain body temperature.
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6 years ago
ANS: A
Overdose of stimulants, such as amphetamines, can produce respiratory and circulatory dysfunction as well as hyperthermia. Concentration is impaired. This patient will be hypervigilant; it is not necessary to awaken the patient.
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