An individual experiencing a heroin overdose has been given one dose of naloxone intravenously.What the priority nursing intervention is to assure patient safety?

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Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that reverses the effects of opioids like heroin. Its effects are temporary, and the individual may require additional doses as the drug wears off, especially if the opioid taken has a longer half-life than naloxone. Close observation is crucial to determine the need for further intervention to maintain patient safety.

An Individual Experiencing a Heroin Overdose Has Been Given One