A Patient Admitted to a Hospital with a Possible Overdose

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted to a hospital with a possible overdose of aspirin has a serum acetylsalicylic level of 48 mg/dL.Which signs and symptoms should a nurse plan to manage initially?

A) Confusion, hypertension, and oliguria
B) Hypoactive bowel sounds, hypothermia, and fatigue
C) Hypothermia, bradycardia, and increased alertness
D) Increased respiratory rate, tinnitus, and flushed skin