In a suspected overdose of unknown substance with respiratory depression and sedation, the nurse should:

1. Focus only on gastrointestinal decontamination
2. Stabilize the airway and ventilation, obtain history, check glucose, and give supportive care
3. Defer airway management until the toxin is identified
4. Withhold all support until a specific antidote is available

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