A client arrives in the Emergency Department with a barbiturate overdose. The nurse expects which possible outcomes? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Decreased respirations
2. Increased respirations
3. Death
4. Coma
5. Increased heart rate
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.
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