The patient presents to the ER with C5 spinal injury. Initia…
The patient presents to the ER with C5 spinal injury. Initial vital signs reveal a HR 55, BP 70/30 respiratory pattern is characterized by rapid deep breaths with periods of apnea. Patient has a Glasgow coma scale of 13. A NS bolus was given and the HCP ordered 1 mg of IV atropine. A total of 3 mg of Atropine was administered IV . Vital signs were repeated and revealed a HR 55, BP 75/40 and respiratory pattern that remained the same. The nurse should prepare to administer which medication?
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