A person in jail for public intoxication has been without alcohol for 12 hours. The jail nurse would be alert for withdrawal signs of:
a. irritability.
b. nausea and vomiting.
c. hallucinations.
d. seizures.
A
Marked irritability is the early sign (6 to 12 hours after last drink) of alcohol withdrawal.
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The home health agency hired an expert in financial management to evaluate and propose a plan for reversing growing expenses and decreasing revenues
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A man is interested in artificial insemination if he is proven to be infertile. He asks you if this procedure would be appropriate for him and his sexual partner. Which of the following statements would be your best response?
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