Aaron is prescribed an opioid analgesic after a surgery. What effect is this drug most likely to have on his body?
A. It will make him lose consciousness.
B. It will decrease his mental alertness.
C. It will make him urinate more frequently.
D. It will decrease his smooth muscle tone.
Answer: B
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The newly hired nurse is being oriented to the charting system used at the employing facility. The preceptor tells the nurse to find the nursing section of the client's record and document vital signs and AM care
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