The nurse understands that which of the following clients would be the most likely to misuse the drug ipecac?
a. a nine year-old boy c. an adolescent with bulimia
b. a cognitively impaired adult d. a mischievous two year-old
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is not a likely candidate for ipecac misuse.
B Incorrect: This is not a likely candidate for ipecac misuse.
C Correct: Bulimia is the most common cause of ipecac misuse.
D Incorrect: This is not a likely candidate for ipecac misuse.
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