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A client in the emergency department is diagnosed as having amphetamine psychosis. The nurse should take all of the following actions in which 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: The order is: 1) Monitor cardiac and respiratory status for stability (
B). 2) Place seizure pads for safety (
C). 3) Administer haloperidol to manage psychosis (
D). 4) Transfer to the psychiatric unit for ongoing care (
A). This prioritizes immediate physiological safety and symptom management.

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