× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
w
3
w
3
e
3
3
r
3
g
2
2
b
2
M
2
V
2
f
2
c
2
Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help Medicine Nursing and Clinical
New Topic  
Ljsmalls Ljsmalls
wrote...
Go to Answer
6 years ago
A patient taking amitriptyline (Elavil) is brought to the emergency department confused and agitated.
 
  As time progresses, her assessment reveals a heart rate of 120/minute, temperature 104 F, flushing, mydriasis, and blood pressure 170/90. Based on her assessment, which of the following would be the nurse's priority action?
  a. Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, and physostigmine
  b. Epinephrine and propranolol (Inderal)
  c. Gastric lavage, activated charcoal
  d. Cool IV fluids and a cooling blanket
Read 70 times
1 Reply
Replies
Answer verified by a subject expert
pipex555pipex555
wrote...
#1
Posts: 342
Rep: 0 0
6 years ago
Sign in or Sign up in seconds to unlock everything for free
1

Related Topics

paulinaibarra98
wrote...

6 years ago
Brilliant ツ
vanna2014
wrote...

Yesterday
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
jamiebonf99
wrote...

2 hours ago
I appreciate what you did here, answered it right Smiling Face with Open Mouth
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  536 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 1166
  
 317
  
 670
Your Opinion
What's your favorite coffee beverage?
Votes: 305
Previous poll results: Who's your favorite biologist?