When a patient comes into the emergency department with a narcotic overdose, the nurse anticipates that the patient will be treated with Narcan, which is a(n):
a. enhancer.
b. substitute.
c. control.
d. antagonist.
D
An antagonist is a drug that will block the action of another drug, such as Narcan with Demerol.
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a. regular pain assessments. b. prompt response to reports of pain. c. pain consults. d. relaxation techniques.
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