When working in the emergency department the nurse prepares to treat an unconscious client with ingestion of an overdose of MDMA "ecstasy" with:
a. stomach pump. c. ipecac syrup.
b. gastric lavage. d. intravenous chlorpromazine.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is a lay term and not appropriate for nursing.
B Correct: This is the standard of care for poisonings.
C Incorrect: This is inappropriate for an unconscious client and seldom used, because of risk of aspiration and electrolyte imbalances.
D Incorrect: This is used to decrease client anxiety.
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