A patient is admitted to the emergency department with signs of drug use.The patient reports having ingested Percocet and is experiencing respiratory depression.Based on this data,which prescription does the nurse anticipate for this patient?

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Naloxone is used to reverse respiratory depression caused by opioids and it would be the appropriate prescription in this situation. Diazepam and Haldol are not indicated for opioid overdose management. Vitamin B₁₂ is not a medication and is not relevant to this scenario.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with Signs