A college student tells the nurse that several friends have been using synthetic marijuana to get high. What will the nurse tell this patient about this type of substance?
a. "These substances are fairly safe because they are derived from herbs."
b. "They can cause hypertension, nausea, vomiting, and hallucinations."
c. "These substances do not have mind-altering affects."
d. "These substances produce a high and they are not illegal."
B
Synthetic marijuana can produce severe symptoms including hypertension, nausea, vomiting, and hallucinations. Although once thought safe, it is no longer considered safe. It produces a high and can cause hallucinations. Many types of synthetic marijuana are now illegal.
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A. "Blunt force trauma doesn't cause fractures." B. "Pelvic bones are very hard to fracture." C. "Some fractures don't show up right away." D. "You have a fat pad in front of your pelvis."
A patient has been diagnosed with cancer of the lung and has metastases to the brain. The family should be aware that which of the following are neurologic signs and symptoms of metastatic brain disease?
A) Bradycardia B) Temperature greater than 100.5° F C) Increase in diastolic blood pressure D) Personality changes
One way to reduce legal liability in the home care setting is to:
A. become very friendly with the patient and family. B. document assessments and nursing actions. C. make the patient responsible for her own care. D. make no independent decisions.
A 5-year-old is consuming a daily caloric intake of 1400 calories. Approximately what portion of the diet should be comprised of carbohydrates?
a. 300 calories b. 700 calories c. 900 calories d. 1200 calories