63. A 14-year-old adolescent with a history of substance abuse presents to the emergency department with altered mental status. What urgent critical nursing assessment is paramount?
A.
Asking about school performance.
B.
Assessing airway, breathing, circulation, and rapidly identifying potential overdose or withdrawal symptoms.
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C.
Discussing future career plans.
D.
Inquiring about social media use.
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Asking about school performance.
Assessing airway, breathing, circulation, and rapidly identifying potential overdose or withdrawal symptoms.
