Identify the Initial Action by the ER Nurse That Is

Multiple Choice

Identify the initial action by the ER nurse that is most appropriate for a 42-year-old woman diagnosed with a mood disturbance disorder who overdoses on amitriptyline (Elavil) .

A) Induce vomiting by administering 30 mL of syrup of Ipecac.
B) Initiate an IV of normal saline at 200 mL per hour.
C) Lavage the stomach with a #14 nasogastric tube to prevent trauma.
D) Administer activated charcoal 50 g every 4 hours for 24 hours.