What would you expect to see in a patient who is an abuser of narcotics?
1. An outward show of happiness
2. A complete downward spiral in behavior
3. "Hyper" behavior
4. Constipation
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A chronic overdose symptom seen in drug abusers is constipation.
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The _______________ is the licensing examination for practical/vocational nurses in all states
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A 72-year-old patient is prescribed ophthalmic ciprofloxacin for a bacterial infection in her right eye. The nurse will teach her to observe for which of the following adverse effects of the drug?
A) Lid margin crusting and pruritus B) Cognitive changes C) Nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity D) Tendon ruptures
A nurse manager has felt overwhelmed by work the last few months. After putting in many hours of unpaid overtime, the workload is beginning to stabilize
The nursing supervisor asks the manager to take on a new task that is exciting and stimulating. What should the manager do? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Consider how much work will be added to the current workload. 2. Tell the supervisor no. 3. Talk with the supervisor about decreasing another work responsibility if this project is accepted. 4. Accept the assignment and plan to continue to work very hard until it is completed. 5. Accept the assignment, but only if additional salary is offered.
The emergency department (ED) nurse assesses a baby who presents with a retinal hemorrhage. The mother states, "She just wouldn't stop crying." Which does the nurse suspect based on this data?
1) Shaken baby syndrome 2) Munchausen syndrome by proxy 3) Neglect 4) Emotional abuse