A clinician prescribes clonidine for a patient withdrawing from opioids. When explaining the rationale, the nurse should inform the patient that the role of clonidine in opioid withdrawal is to:
1. relieve the symptoms of autonomic hyperactivity.
2. stimulate autonomic activity.
3. substitute for the opioid.
4. prevent opioid craving.
Correct Answer: 1
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1. Inspect shelters. 2. Identify disaster risks. 3. Assist in the prevention of injury. 4. Coordinate the provision of emergency health care.
The nurse should instruct clients using hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil Sulfate) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis to:
a. have periodic ophthalmology exams. c. have regular hearing tests. b. have skin monitored for cysts. d. be monitored for candida infections.
The defense mechanisms that can only be used in healthy ways are
A. suppression and humor. B. altruism and sublimation. C. idealization and splitting. D. reaction formation and denial.
Which client needs immediate intervention?
a. Client taking aluminum-containing antacids with complaints of reflux. b. Client taking calcium-containing antacids who is hypocalcemic. c. Client taking magnesium-containing antacids who has renal failure. d. Client taking antacids who is older than 70 years.