A migrant worker presents to the emergency department with signs of an acute,recent organophosphate poisoning exposure.Which treatment plan should the nurse expect?

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Pralidoxime is the immediate antidote for acute organophosphate poisoning. It reactivates the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which breaks down acetylcholine and reduces the toxic effects caused by organophosphate poisoning. Administering medications such as echothiophate or neostigmine can worsen the symptoms or prolong the recovery process. Keeping the client relaxed and quiet is important to avoid exacerbating symptoms but does not address the poisoning itself.

A Migrant Worker Presents to the Emergency Department with Signs