The nurse suspects that a patient brought to the emergency department by ambulance has suffered an opioid overdose. What is the priority action by the nurse?
A) Call the physician.
B) Administer naloxone.
C) Obtain an order for naloxone.
D) Assess the patient and get a history from the family.
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