Which of the following is the appropriate intervention to avoid physical dependence on drugs in a client?
a) Administer adjuvant drugs along with the prescribed drug.
b) Increase dosage of the drug.
c) Discontinue drugs gradually.
d) Administer subtherapeutic doses.
Ans: c) Discontinue drugs gradually.
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a. birth to 6 months c. 5 to 6 months b. 2 to 8 months d. 9 months or older
The nurse is preparing to start an IV for a patient who is combative. What precautionary measure should the nurse take in order to avoid a needlestick?
A) Have the patient placed in restraints so that he will not move. B) Ask for assistance. C) Refuse to start the IV. D) Give the client a sedative prior to starting the IV.
The nurse knows that assessment and palpation of the long bones is an important part of neonatal nursing. Findings of crepitus, pain, and asymmetrical movement should be promptly reported because they could indicate the presence of a ____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The body system that makes it possible for a new human being to be born is the
a. urinary system b. reproductive system c. circulatory system d. endocrine system