Your patient is unresponsive after removal from a home in wh…

Your patient is unresponsive after removal from a home in which four family members were found unconscious after having “flulike symptoms.” The patient has snoring respirations at 10 per minute; a weak, rapid radial pulse; and an SaO2 of 100%. Your treatment should consist of all of the following EXCEPT:

You are caring for an alcoholic patient who has been abstine…

You are caring for an alcoholic patient who has been abstinent for about 2 days. The patient is confused, restless, and tells you that he sees snakes crawling on the walls. His blood pressure is 76/52 mm Hg, pulse rate is 140 beats/min and weak, and respirations are 24 breaths/min with adequate depth. In addition to administering oxygen, you should: