A nurse suspects that one of the patients she is caring for exhibits symptoms of baclofen (Lioresal) overdose. The patient is unresponsive. What should the nurse's initial action be?
a. Prepare to support respirations.
b. Administer the antidote to baclofen.
c. Administer diazepam to relax the body.
d. Obtain an electrocardiogram.
ANS: A
An overdose of baclofen can produce coma and respiratory depression. Respiratory support should be the nurse's initial action.
No antidote is available to baclofen poisoning.
Diazepam would not be indicated and may further depress respirations.
An electrocardiogram is not indicated for this patient.
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