Alcohol ______, is the tendency for someone under the influence of alcohol to focus on the here and now and to pay less attention to long term consequences.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: myopia
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A nurse is caring for a client whose leg is wrapped in a bandage. What should the nurse
keep in mind in such a case? A) Bandage should be released every 2 hours B) Toes should be warmer than the rest of the body C) Digits should be assessed by applying light pressure D) Body temperature should be assessed every 2 hours
A client with infertility who was treated with clomiphene (Clomid) for 6 months without success will now be treated with a follitropin. Which statement by this client would require immediate intervention by the health care provider?
1. "I have had three diarrhea stools each day since I started these medications." 2. "I have had a headache since I began using these medications." 3. "I began wheezing last night." 4. "My husband is going to give me these injections."