A 55-year-old man presents to the ED with an acute behavioural disturbance and requires parenteral sedation, What action should follow after the administration of IMI droperidol?

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Observe patient for 15 mins and if patient does not settle, give a second dose of droperidol

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Keep the patient physically restrained for at least an hour

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Review the temperature hourly

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Monitor HR for bradycardia

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Lie the patient prone to prevent aspiration

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