A patient is admitted to the emergency department with a blood alcohol level of 0.45%. The nurse should immediately prepare to administer which intervention?
a. CPR
b. Intravenous fluids
c. Respiratory support
d. Naloxone (Narcan)
C
Respiratory support should be implemented for the respiratory depression, which most frequently is exhibited in a patient with a blood alcohol level of 0.45%.
The patient displays no symptoms that require CPR.
Intravenous fluids would not address the respiratory depression that occurs with a 0.45% blood alcohol level.
Naloxone is indicated for opiate overdose, not alcohol abuse.
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