A 17-year-old at a party feels nauseated after taking Percocet. What is the appropriate care for her?

The appropriate care for a 17-year-old who feels nauseated after taking Percocet involves recognizing the potential for opioid toxicity, given that Percocet contains oxycodone, an opioid analgesic. In cases of suspected opioid overdose, the symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, respiratory depression, and altered mental status.

Nonemergent transport is the best course of action because while she may be experiencing discomfort, if her airway is clear, she is breathing adequately, and she is responsive, she may not require immediate emergency intervention on scene. Nonetheless, health care providers should monitor her vital signs and mental status closely during transport, as her condition could change.

The other options do not fit the context of this situation effectively. The presence of an epinephrine auto-injector is relevant primarily for severe allergic reactions and would not be necessary unless there’s a known allergy component involved, which is not indicated. The talk-down technique is more appropriate for anxiety or panic attacks rather than for addressing the potential effects of an opioid overdose. Supplemental oxygen is only indicated if the patient is showing signs of respiratory distress or inadequate oxygen saturation levels, which is not specified as being the case here. Thus, nonemergent transport allows for monitoring and potential intervention