In the emergency department,a patient's vital signs are: BP 66/40 mm Hg;pulse 140 beats/min;respirations 8 breaths/min and shallow.The nursing diagnosis is Ineffective breathing pattern related to depression of respiratory center secondary to narcotic overdose.Select the priority outcome.
A) Within 4 hours,vital signs will stabilize,with BP above 90/60 mm Hg,pulse less than 100 beats/min,and respirations at or above 12 breaths/min.
B) The patient will correctly describe a plan for home care and achieving a drug-free state before release from the emergency department.
C) Within 6 hours,the patient's breath sounds will be clear bilaterally and throughout lung fields.
D) The patient will demonstrate effective coping skills within 1 week of hospitalization.
E) The patient will identify community resources for treatment of substance abuse.
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