A 31-year-old man has been brought to the emergency department by his partner, who states that he has likely overdosed on heroin. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is the nurse's most likely priority?
A) Disturbed Thought Processes
B) Risk for Impaired Liver Function
C) Ineffective Breathing Pattern
D) Decreased Cardiac Output
Ans: C
Feedback:
All opioids are respiratory depressants; overdose is likely to result in inadequate oxygenation and prompt interventions are imperative. Opioids do not directly result in liver damage or decreased cardiac output.
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