The 32-year-old female patient (60 kg) is brought via ambulance to the emergency department following a water drinking competition. The patient has a Glasgow Coma score of 6, oxygen saturation of 94% on room air, heart rate of 62 bpm, and respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute. The nurse anticipates administering which medication?
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