The nurse is aware that many people who abuse Cannabis (marijuana) rationalize their use because of the drug's ability to:
a. sedate them.
b. expand their senses.
c. heighten sexual pleasure.
d. be obtained legally for therapeutic pur-poses.
B
Many young people offer the increased sensitivity to sound, colors, and other environmental elements as a rationale for using the nonaddicting drug.
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The 55-year-old-daughter of a client with late-stage Alzheimer's disease mentions to the nurse that
she is concerned that she, too, will have dementia develop. The response that provides accurate information is a. "Put aside your worries and make the most of the years you have. You will be symptom free for at least another 20 years.". b. "Statistics show that relatives of people with Alzheimer's disease are predisposed to the disease, but the risk is not universal.". c. "You might wish to have genetic testing, because the APOE gene analysis can predict development of late-onset symptoms.". d. "Talk with your doctor. Evidence is conclusive that people who take statin drugs and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs can significantly lower their risk."
A client with chronic respiratory acidosis is receiving oxygen by nasal cannula at 6 L/min. The client's respiratory rate is 8 breaths/min. Which action by the nurse is the priority?
a. Notify the Rapid Response Team and prepare for intubation. b. Change the nasal cannula to a mask and reassess in 10 minutes. c. Place the client in Fowler's position if he or she is able to tolerate it. d. Decrease the flow rate of oxygen to 2 to 4 L/min, and reassess.
A hospital has "stood down" from a mass casualty disaster. The staff have rested and eaten. Which action by the nursing supervisor takes priority?
a. Restocking the emergency department (ED) b. Making rounds on each unit to check staffing c. Determining which staff can go home d. Planning a critical incident stress debrief-ing
Which of the following clients is most at risk for secondary osteoporosis?
A. 33-year-old man recovering from a fractured wrist B. 55-year-old woman taking prednisone for asthma C. 72-year-old man who resides in a nursing home D. 25-year-old woman taking oral contraceptives