The nurse explains that, no matter whether you drink a 12-ounce beer, a 6-ounce glass of wine, or 1.5 ounces of straight liquor, it takes approximately _____ minutes for the body to metabolize it
a. 20
b. 30
c. 40
d. 60
D
The metabolization of any amount of alcohol takes approximately 1 hour.
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The nurse is providing care to a client who is newly diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which statements by the nurse could inhibit the development of a therapeutic communication with this client?
Select all that apply. A) "I am so happy today! I found out that I got accepted into nurse practitioner school, isn't that great?" B) "Well, I guess your homosexual lifestyle finally caught up to you, huh?" C) "One of my cousins has AIDS. It is hard to watch him die." D) "Tell me your feelings about the diagnosis." E) "Perhaps you would like to talk about the new medications that you have been prescribed?"
Several children are seen in the emergency department for treatment of illnesses and injuries daily
The situation that would create a high index of suspicion of child abuse is a child a. who has repeated middle ear infections. b. who has severe colic. c. who has bite marks. d. who has croup.
A patient has a heart rate of 80 beats/min. His stroke volume is 70 mL/beat. Is his cardiac output normal, decreased, or increased?
What will be an ideal response?
A new client has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is exhibiting immobility, rigidity, and stupor. What subtype of schizophrenia is this individual most likely suffering from?
A) Disorganized B) Catatonic C) Residual D) Paranoid