The nurse is aware that students in the school have a problem with drug abuse. The nurse decides to prepare an educational seminar on the effects of drug abuse on health. In the first seminar, alcohol abuse is discussed
The nurse teaches the students that alcohol abuse can cause which of the following problems: a. Peptic ulcers
b. Hepatitis
c. Pancreatitis
d. All of the above
D
Alcohol abuse can cause all of these problems, in addition to the consequences from the dependency and the intoxication.
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The nurse is planning care for a three-month-old infant with eczema. Which intervention would take top priority in this infant's care?
1. Applying antibiotics to lesions 2. Keeping the baby content 3. Maintaining adequate nutrition 4. Preventing infection of lesions
An infant with severe meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is not responding to conventional treatment. Which highly technical method of treatment may be necessary for an infant who does not respond to conventional treatment?
a. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation b. Respiratory support with ventilator c. Insertion of laryngoscope and suctioning of the trachea d. Insertion of an endotracheal tube
The number of new cancer cases diagnosed has increased steadily since 1900 . The nurse explains to a client that one of the reasons for this increase is that
a. cancer is related to most birth defects. b. many false-positive cancer results are reported. c. people who live longer are less prone to cancer. d. statistical analysis and reporting are more accurate.
The nurse is completing a home care visit of an 86-year-old client who is dying of end-stage pulmonary disease and dementia. The client has been taking narcotic medication for the treatment of chronic arthritic pain
During the visit, the family tells the nurse that the client seems more restless and is grimacing and crying. The nurse interprets this report by the family as which of the following? 1. The client being uncooperative because of a personality disorder 2. Not an unusual finding and the family should continue to administer the medication as needed 3. A sign that the client may be in pain and adjustment to the pain medication or administration schedule is needed 4. A need for the client to try alternative methods for pain relief instead of pain medication