Mr. Sprat is a 21-year-old patient who complains of nasal congestion. He admits to using recreational drugs. On examination, you have noted a septal perforation
Which of the following recreational drugs is commonly associated with nasal septum perforation? a. Heroin
b. Cocaine
c. PCP
d. Ecstasy
B
Long-term cocaine snorting causes ischemic necrosis of the septal cartilage and leads to perfora-tion of the nasal septum.
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Order: 240 mL of Isomil to infuse NG over 4 hr. Available: 240 mL Isomil What is the rate for this tube feeding? _______________
a. 60 mL/hr b. 80 mL/hr c. 240 mL/hr d. 120 mL/hr
Based on current research, how should the nurse advise a client with bipolar disorder?
1. "Avoid illegal stimulants." 2. "Reduce your sun exposure." 3. "Increase your exercise time." 4. "Avoid secondhand exposure to tobacco smoke."
A nurse must do a venipuncture on a 6-year-old child. Which is an important consideration in providing atraumatic care?
a. Use an 18-gauge needle if possible. b. If not successful after four attempts, have another nurse try. c. Restrain child only as needed to perform venipuncture safely. d. Show child equipment to be used before procedure.