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Question 1 of 5

A client is brought to the emergency department after overdosing on sleeping pills. The nurse is able to wake the client. Which question does the nurse ask first?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Determining the amount of medication taken is critical to assess the overdose’s severity and guide immediate treatment. Intent, emotional state, or reasons are secondary to ensuring physical safety.

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