Multiple Choice
A patient who has inhaled cocaine is admitted to the emergency department with palpitations and shortness of breath. What should the nurse do first?
A) Infuse normal saline.
B) Check oxygen saturation.
C) Draw blood for drug screening.
D) Obtain a 12-lead echocardiogram (ECG) .
Correct Answer:
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