A teenage patient brought to the emergency department by his parents was reported to have taken barbiturates with alcohol. For which adverse effect should the nurse assess this patient?
1. respiratory depression
2. seizure activity
3. signs of withdrawal
4. signs of hallucinations
Correct Answer: 1
Barbiturates are central nervous system depressants. Barbiturates and alcohol are a lethal combination. The patient who has ingested both items is at risk for varying degrees of sedation, up to coma and death. Seizure activity, signs of withdrawal, and hallucinations are not the greatest risks for this patient.
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