A nurse in the emergency department is preparing to administ…

A nurse in the emergency department is preparing to administer naloxone 0.4 mg IV bolus to a client who has opioid-induced respiratory depression. Available is naloxone injection 0.2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? Round the answer to the nearest whole number

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client w…

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client with a sucking chest wound resulting from a gunshot. The client’s vital signs include a blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg, a weak pulse rate of 118/min, and a respiratory rate of 40/min. Which of the following actions is most important for the nurse to take first?