A client who chronically snorts cocaine is brought to the emergency department due to a cocaine overdose. The client is experiencing delusions, hallucinations, mild respiratory distress, and mild tachycardia initially. The nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply.
1. Induce vomiting.
2. Place seizure pads on the bed.
3. Administer PRN haloperidol (Haldol) as prescribed. Monitor for respiratory acidosis.
4. Encourage deep breathing. Monitor for metabolic acidosis.
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