Which statement about the vomiting reflex is accurate?
a. The vomiting process consists of four phases.
b. Retching precedes vomiting in the process.
c. Nausea usually occurs prior to vomiting.
d. Vomiting may be a reflex or a voluntary action.
ANS: C
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a. need for external controls. b. adequacy of social supports. c. client's perception of the precipitating event. d. client's preferred coping mechanism.
The nurse administers isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil). Which is the correct instruction to give the client?
1. "Do not walk around until the tablet has dissolved." 2. "Rinse your mouth thoroughly after the tablet has dissolved." 3. "Take it with a glass of water." 4. "Rinse your mouth and brush your teeth before taking this medication."
The three types are drug disposition tolerance, behavioral tolerance, and _________________ tolerance.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A nurse is caring for a family with an adolescent child. Which of the following problems would the nurse anticipate that the family would report?
a. Concerns about career decisions b. Concerns about exposure to environmental hazards c. Difficulty with parents finding fulfillment with raising the child d. Difficulty with open communication with the child