Denise is brought by ambulance to the emergency room with agitation related to an overdose of prescribed antipsychotic medication. Initially the most important piece of information the charge nurse should obtain is:
A. How long the patient has been on the medication.
B. The name and amount of the ingested medication.
C. Reason for the suicide attempt.
D. The name of the nearest relative and their phone number.
Answer: B. The name and amount of the ingested medication.
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1. 5.1 mEq/L 2. 4.2 mEq/L 3. 3.8 mEq/L 4. 3.0 mEq/L
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