A nurse is caring for a child admitted for substance abuse. The nurse plans care with the recognition that substance abuse primarily affects which organ of the body?
a. Heart
b. Liver
c. Brain
d. Lungs
C
The primary affect of substance abuse is on the brain and residually on the rest of the body. Although an excessive amount of a chemical can cause cardiac abnormalities, the brain is the most commonly affected organ. Long-term alcohol use is known to impair the liver; however, brain function is decreased by any amount of alcohol intake. The pulmonary system is not the primary target; however, one commonly abused drug known to cause pulmonary problems is tobacco.
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a. Bad fluids cause disease, which can be cured by their removal. b. Specific contagious organisms cause disease. c. Spontaneous generation theoryâ€"disease grows naturally. d. The miasmic theoryâ€"environmental conditions cause disease.
A pregnant patient is planning to give birth to the baby at home. Which patient statement indicates to the nurse that this patient is a good candidate for this birthing option?
A) "All women in my family have had easy labors.". B) "I want to have a baby without boring prenatal care.". C) "I know nothing about birth so a hospital intimidates me.". D) "I have no health problems and follow good self-care practices.".
The nurse wants to suction the client's artificial airway. Which does the nurse implement to prepare for the procedure?
1. Connects sterile catheter to suction 2. Hyperinflates the client with oxygen 3. Provides 100% oxygen for breathing 4. Applies clean gloves to protect client
Bathing procedures can threaten Persons With Dementia
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.