Which term should a nurse use to describe the administration of a central nervous system (CNS) depressant during the substance induced disorder of alcohol withdrawal?
1. Antagonist therapy
2. Deterrent therapy
3. Codependency therapy
4. Substitution therapy
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Rationale: Various medications have been used to decrease the intensity of symptoms in an individual who is withdrawing from, or who is experiencing the effects of excessive use of, alcohol and other drugs. This is called substitution therapy and may be required to reduce the life-threatening effects of alcohol withdrawal.
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In a highly pigmented client, the nurse would best assess for erythema by
a. follicular accentuation. b. induration. c. reddening of the skin. d. striation.
Identify the dependent variable in the following hypothesis: "Exercisers exhibit higher self-efficacy scores compared to nonexercises."
A. exercisers B. nonexercisers C. self-efficacy D. none of the above
The nurse assesses a reduction in a patient's peripheral vision. Which additional measure would be a priority during the assessment of this patient?
1. intraocular pressure assessment 2. cranial nerve assessment 3. neck range of motion assessment 4. retinal assessment
A newly admitted patient diagnosed with AD has demonstrated apraxi
a. The nurse should assist the patient with: a. grooming and hygiene. b. visual acuity. c. word finding. d. orientation.