Before administering a prescribed emetic, which of the following would the nurse need to assess? Select all that apply
A) What chemicals or substances were ingested?
B) What are the client's current medications?
C) What time was the substance ingested?
D) What is the client's blood pressure?
E) What symptoms were noted before seeking treatment?
Ans: A, C, E
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Before an emetic is given, it is extremely important to know the chemicals or substances that have been ingested, the time they were ingested, and what symptoms were noted before seeking medical treatment.
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