An Unconscious Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department 45

An unconscious patient is admitted to the emergency department 45 minutes after ingesting approximately 30 diazepam (Valium) tablets. The health care provider prescribes gastric lavage. The first action the nurse will plan when implementing the order is to

A) position the patient on his or her side.
B) insert a large-bore nasogastric tube.
C) assist the health care provider to intubate the patient.
D) prepare a 60-ml syringe with saline.