An elderly patient is going through drug and alcohol withdrawal, suffering from hallucinations followed by loud emotional outbursts. A nurse identifies this condition as
1. Dementia.
2. Delirium.
3. Depression.
4. Confusion.
ANS: 2
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A nurse is reviewing a study comparing a new alcohol screening instrument to an existing instrument in predicting patients' withdrawal symptoms during hospital admissions
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a. "It is important to check your blood sugar at bedtime." b. "It is important to check blood sugar 1 hour before meals." c. "You will need to check your blood sugar 2 hours after meals." d. "You should check your blood sugar when you get up in the morning." e. "Two hours before each meal is the best time to check your blood sugar." f. "Checking your blood sugar once a day, at the same time each day, is sufficient."