A patient took a large quantity of bath salts.Priority nursing and medical measures include: (select all that apply)

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Care of patients who have taken bath salts is similar to those who have used other stimulants.Tachycardia and chest pain are common when a patient has used bath salts.These problems are life-threatening and take priority.Patients who have used these substances commonly have bizarre behavior and/or paranoia; therefore,safety is a priority concern.Nutrition is not a priority in an overdose situation.Vitamin replacements and naloxone apply to other drugs of abuse.

A Patient Took a Large Quantity of Bath Salts