A dash of quinine is sometimes added to street "heroin" in order to
A. simulate the bitter taste of real heroin
B. make the heroin more injectable
C. strengthen the effect of the heroin
D. weaken the effect of the heroin
A. simulate the bitter taste of real heroin
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The nurse has used interpretation regarding a patient's statement or actions. After using this technique, it would be best for the nurse to:
a. Apologize, because using interpretation can be demeaning for the patient. b. Allow time for the patient to confirm or correct the inference. c. Continue with the interview as though nothing has happened. d. Immediately restate the nurse's conclusion on the basis of the patient's nonverbal response.
A client with an elevated body temperature and excessive sweating is prescribed intake and output measurements. What should the nurse include when making these measurements? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sensible water loss b. Insensible water loss c. Indeterminate water loss d. Indiscriminate water loss e. Uncompensated water loss
A nurse works in a hospital that provides care based on the nursing theory of Martha Rogers. The nurse recognizes that this theory is based on the goal of
1. Helping clients attain total self-care. 2. Providing nursing care that is culturally diverse. 3. Maintaining an environment free of negative energy. 4. Recognizing one's pattern of interacting with the environment.
The first country to implement ICD-10 codes was:
a. Denmark. b. England. c. Canada. d. the United States.