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Patient finding unresponsive at home with a syringe


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A 28-year-old man presents to the emergency department by ambulance. His family called for help after finding him unresponsive at home with a syringe on the floor beside him. His blood pressure is 120/78 mm Hg, heart rate is 95 bpm, and respiratory rate is 6/min with shallow breaths. On physical exam, he is nonresponsive to questions, his skin is cool with cyanosis, and his pupils are minimally reactive to light and constricted. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management? Administer atropine Administer naloxone Administer sodium bicarbonate Place a nasogastric tube and administer activated charcoal Support airway and breathing. Need Assignment Help?

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