The emergency department nurse is caring for a patient with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.20. At this BAC, the nurse should be alert for:
A) respiratory arrest.
B) euphoria.
C) nausea and vomiting.
D) coma.
C) nausea and vomiting.
Explanation: A) Respiratory arrest typically occurs with a BAC of 0.40 and higher.
B) Euphoria is common in BACs of less than 0.13. At BACs greater than this level, euphoria decreases and dysphoria may be experienced.
C) Nausea and vomiting may occur at a BAC of 0.20 or higher.
D) Coma is possible at a BAC of 0.35.
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