Linda Pittmon Scenario 2
Patient speaking incoherently and is exhibiting rapid eye movement with a blank stare. An empty syringe is noted in the bed. Patient does respond partially to commands. Brisk peripheral reflexes, Eyes equal, round, dilated.
Drag the following actions into the correct order. (The first item should be on top.)
ask the paitent if she knows where the syringe came from and what was in the syringe
notify the charge nurse and house supervisor of the syringe find in bed
assess the vital signs and perform a neurological focuse assessment
place the syringe in the biohazard bag and place a paitent identification lable on bag
