NCLEX-RN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing NCLEX RN Questions Part 53 Questions
Question 1 of 1
A client in the emergency department is diagnosed as having amphetamine psychosis. The nurse should take all of the following actions in order of priority from first to last?
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Transfer the client to the psychiatric unit.
Monitor cardiac and respiratory status.
Place seizure pads on the bed.
Administer IM haloperidol (Haldol) as ordered.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,A
Rationale: Prioritize monitoring cardiac/respiratory status, placing seizure pads, administering haloperidol, then transferring to the psychiatric unit once stabilized.
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