A patient started diazepam (Valium) 5 mg twice daily 6 months ago. Now, the patient requires 10 mg to achieve the same effect. This phenomenon results from
a. addiction.
b. tolerance.
c. dependence.
d. disinhibition.
B
Tolerance is the need for increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same effects. The other terms, defined in the text, do not account for this phenomenon.
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1. refer the family to a nursing home. 2. provide teaching about the progression of the disease. 3. encourage the family to go out and leave the client at home. 4. encourage the family to keep the client in the bedroom.
Women with a normal body mass index are recommended to have a weight gain of how many pounds during pregnancy?
a. 15 to 20 b. 20 to 40 c. 25 to 35 d. 30 to 45
The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old girl with severe acne. She expresses sadness and distress about her appearance. How should the nurse respond?
A) "Are you using your medicine every day?" B) "Your condition will most likely improve in a year or two." C) "Many people feel this way; I know someone who can help." D) "If you have any scarring, you can undergo dermabrasion."
A client who is 65 years of age is asking the nurse how he will afford his hospitalization, which has now been extended, involving extremely expensive drugs. The best response by the nurse is:
1. "Don't worry. I'm sure everything will work out OK.". 2. "You need to focus on recovering, not worrying about finances.". 3. "Much of your care will be covered by Medicare.". 4. "I'll have someone from the business office come and talk to you about your bill.".