A patient is admitted to the emergency department with a gas…
A patient is admitted to the emergency department with a gastrointestinal bleed. The patient also has severe chronic back pain and is asking for an analgesic. Which of the following agents should be avoided in this patient at this time?
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A patient is found unresponsive by EMS and a bottle of oxycodone was found next to her. The patient was emergently intubated in the ambulance. Which of the following agents should be used to reverse the effects of the oxycodone?
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A patient experinces a chest wall contusion as a result of being struck in the chest with a baseball bat. The emergency department (ED) nurse would be most concerned if which finding is observed during the initial assessment?
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A patient with a possible pulmonary embolism complains of chest pain and difficulty breathing. The nurse finds a heart rate of 142 beats/min, blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg, and respirations of 42 breaths/min. Which action should the nurse take first?
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