A client arrives in the Emergency Department with a barbiturate overdose. The nurse expects which ...

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4

Rationale 1: Decreased respirations are caused by an overdose of barbiturates.
Rationale 2: An overdose of barbiturates causes decreased respirations.
Rationale 3: Death can be caused by an overdose of barbiturates.
Rationale 4: Coma can be caused by an overdose of barbiturates.
Rationale 5: An increased heart rate is not typically caused by an overdose of barbiturates.

Global Rationale: Decreased respirations, death, and coma can all result from an overdose of barbiturates. Increased respirations and increased heart rate is not typically caused by an overdose of barbiturates.