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A client who chronically snorts cocaine is brought to the emergency department due to a cocaine overdose. The client is experiencing delusions, hallucinations, mild respiratory distress and mild tachycardia initially. The nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: B,C,D,E,F

Rationale: Cocaine overdose management includes seizure precautions, administering haloperidol for psychosis, monitoring for respiratory/metabolic acidosis, and encouraging deep breathing. Vomiting is not induced.

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