A patient who has been taking diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) is very drowsy and has a respiratory rate of 10 bpm. The roommate, who brought the patient to the emergency department, states that the patient took "a whole bottle" of the drug. Which nursing action is indicated?
A) Administer a beta blocker
B) Administer naloxone
C) Administer high volume intravenous fluids
D) Administer activated charcoal
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