Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for an adolescent who is newly admitted for an overdose of prescription pain medication. The client has prescriptions for an anxiolytic and an SSRI antidepressant. Which of the following precautions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
24-hour observation ensures safety post-overdose. A is unnecessary, B is insufficient, and D is unrelated to precaution.