Symptoms of withdrawal from central nervous system depressants for which the nurse should assess include:

a. dilated pupils, tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, elation.
b. mood lability, incoordination, fever, drowsiness.
c. nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, anxiety, tremors.
d. excessive eating, constipation, headache.


C
The symptoms of withdrawal from central nervous system depressants are similar to those of alcohol withdrawal.

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The nurse warns parents that gender bias does exist in schools and is evidenced by:

a. Boys receiving more praise than girls b. Girls receiving more negative feedback about the quality of their work c. Boys receiving negative feedback about the content of their work d. Girls receiving negative feedback about their spelling

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A student asks about natriuretic peptides. Which statement by the professor is most accurate?

a. Decrease blood pressure and increase sodium and water excretion. b. Increase blood pressure and decrease sodium and water excretion. c. Increase heart rate and decrease potassium excretion. d. Decrease heart rate and increase potassium excretion.

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Using SOAP, write a sample documentation entry for this encounter

What will be an ideal response?

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