Emergency Nursing- Brunner Study Guide Rated A+

31. A patient is admitted to the ED with an apparent overdose of IV heroin. After stabilizing the patient's cardiopulmonary status, the nurse should prepare to perform what intervention? A) Administer a bolus of lactated Ringer's. B) Administer naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan). C) Insert an indwelling urinary catheter. D) Perform a focused neurologic assessment. {Ans: Ans: B}7. A patient is admitted to the ED with suspected alcohol intoxication. The ED nurse is aware of the need to assess for conditions that can mimic acute alcohol intoxication. In light of this need, the nurse should perform what action? A) Check the patient's blood glucose level. B) Assess for a documented history of major depression. C) Determine whether the patient has ingested a corrosive substance. D) Arrange for assessment of serum potassium levels. {Ans: Ans: A}36. A patient is brought to the ED by family members who tell the nurse that the patient has been exhibiting paranoid, agitated behavior. What should the nurse do when interacting with this patient? A) Keep the patient in a confined space. B) Use therapeutic touch appropriately. C) Give the patient honest answers about likely treatment. D) Attempt to convince the patient that his or her