A nurse is caring for an alcohol intoxicated client admitted to the emergency department. Which intervention is most important when caring for the client?
A) Touch and calm the client frequently.
B) Monitor the level of consciousness of the client.
C) Monitor the client for an increase in respiratory rate.
D) Encourage the client to watch television as a distraction.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q4: Many substance abusers use defense mechanisms to
Q5: The nurse is working with a healthcare
Q6: The nurse should be alert for signs
Q7: A nurse is gathering data from a
Q8: The emergency department nurse is caring for
Q10: The nurse is caring for an alcoholic
Q11: The nurse caring for a client who
Q12: The nurse is caring for clients recovering
Q13: A client is addicted to barbiturates. The
Q14: The nurse is caring for a client
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents