Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are more severe and more likely to cause death than withdrawal from _______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: heroin
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Which instruction should the nurse include when teaching a patient about the medication alendronate (Fosamax)? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Report new or worsening heartburn and difficult or painful swallowing. 2. Take the medication with orange juice 1 hour after eating. 3. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking the medication. 4. Take vitamin C supplements as instructed for bone mineralization. 5. Chew the medication well before swallowing.
A nurse is reviewing the safety procedures and protections in place at the community center where he or she works. Which of the following should he or she be most concerned about?
A. Presence of two regular doors next to the revolving door in the front of the center B. Brightly lit exit signs C. Absence of decorations on the walls D. None of the above
The nurse working in family practice is assessing an elderly female patient and notices bruises on the patient's arm and back. Which action is the most appropriate for the nurse to take?
a. Ignore the bruises because her daughter tells you that her mother is clumsy. b. Do nothing because you cannot prove anything. c. Report the suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities. d. Confront and accuse the daughter of elder abuse.
Which of the following is the appropriate approach to prepare patients for mealtime?
A. Ensure that patients have the opportunity to go to bathroom before eating. B. Have patients cleanse their hands before meals are served. C. Adjust the patients' position so they are comfortable-raise the head of the bed or help transfer to a chair. D. All of these are correct.