The nurse reviews the criteria for the diagnosis of alcohol dependency, which include: (Select all that apply.)
a. identifiable withdrawal signs and symp-toms.
b. decreasing tolerance.
c. altered family relationships.
d. blackouts or amnesia pertinent to drinking episodes.
e. altered occupational productivity.
A, C, D, E
All options except decreasing tolerance are part of the diagnostic guidelines for the diagnosis of alcohol dependency. Increasing tolerance would be part of the diagnostic criteria.
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a. Checking the amount of urine in the urine catheter collection bag b. Elevating the right arm on a pillow c. Taking the blood pressure on the right arm d. Encouraging the client to squeeze a rolled washcloth
Which attribute is necessary for the nurse who wishes to be a client advocate?
1. Restricting work to those areas in which the nurse has expertise and experience. 2. Referring any political action needs to a political action committee. 3. Avoiding conflicts with physicians and healthcare agency administrators. 4. Being assertive in representing the needs of the client and family.
Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in older adults include: (Select all that ap-ply.)
a. heartburn. b. regurgitation. c. abdominal pain within one hour of eating. d. vomiting. e. fever and elevated white blood cell count.
Order: allopurinol (Zyloprim) 150 mg, PO, q.i.d. Available: a. How many tablet(s) should be given per dose? b. How many mg will the client receive per day?
What will be an ideal response?