After a methamphetamine overdose, priority nursing and medical measures will center around
a. repeated lavage.
b. acidification of urine.
c. maintenance of nutrition and elimination.
d. reduction of fever and prevention of seizures.
D
Hyperpyrexia and convulsions are common when a client has overdosed on a CNS stimulant. These
problems are life threatening and take priority. Option A: Lavage is not needed when the drug was
injected. Option B: Acidification of urine will not enhance drug clearance. Option C: Problems of
nutrition and elimination are not priorities in an overdose situation.
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