A nurse is caring for a patient who abuses marijuana. The treatment for marijuana abuse consists mainly of
A) nonpharmacologic interventions combined with an exercise program.
B) drug therapy with bromocriptine (Parlodel).
C) aggressive respiratory assistance
D) no nursing action unless the patient experiences a "bad trip."
A
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The nursing faculty member is reviewing general standards, precautions, and safeguards in administering medications to nursing students. Which statement is correct and should be included in the presentation?
A) Bend the needle off a syringe after using it to administer a patient an injection. B) Gowns must be worn to administer medications to mucous membranes. C) Wear gloves for any direct contact with a patient's blood, body fluids, or secretions. D) A mask is required when administering oral medications with patients on any isolation procedures.
The case manager reviews a patient's chart to see that he has been in the hospital for 8 days. The nurse realizes the case manager is working within the component of:
1. Utilization review. 2. Care planning. 3. Discharge planning. 4. Social services.
The wife of an older adult man has recently died. The couple was married for 32 years. What part of the man's self-concept may be influenced by this loss?
A) Ideal self B) Global self C) Body image D) False self
When caring for a laboring patient with oligohydramnios, the nurse should be aware that:
1. There is an increased risk of cord compression. 2. There is less fluid available for the fetus to use during fetal breathing movements; therefore, pulmonary hypoplasia can develop, which could cause respiratory difficulties at birth. 3. Labor progress is often more rapid than average. 4. Early decelerations are more likely.