Scenario: A patient is brought to the ambulatory clinic by a family member. The
family member reports that the patient vomited en route to the clinic. The
assessment reveals she is drowsy, and her pupils are sluggish. What actions
should the admitting nurse take? What may be responsible for these
manifestations?

The nurse should definitely keep the patient hydrated and give him some food. If the patient is feeling drowsy, food helps with strengthening the body. Unfortunately, I don’t know the answer the last bit.

The nurse should take care of her patients and feed them and give them something to drink

20 times a minute is usually the average respritory rate of an adult. additionally the patient is breathing on his own, is clearly maintaining his airway, and is intaking a sufficient amount of air. you shouldn't use a bag valve mask, cpap, or other form of positive pressure ventilation, unless the patient has lost control of his airway, and is not breathing (apneic) or has rapid breathing or slow and shallow respirations. this patient would most likely and should be put on an non-rebreather mask or nrb attached to 100% high flow oxygen at 15 l/min. don't use a nasal cannula, as the amount of oxygen it provides is limited with a rate of 6 l/min.