An elderly patient has been receiving large doses of propoxyphene. The nurse should assess the patient for the development of:
a. paradoxic pain.
b. leukocytosis.
c. thrombocytopenia.
d. acute psychosis.
d
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A) Lower mortality rates B) Control of diseases C) Decrease in mental illness D) Poor institutional conditions
The nurse instructs an adolescent on preventing the sexually transmitted infection syphilis. Which statement indicates that teaching about the spread of the infection has been effective?
A) "In the future, I'll void immediately after sex to prevent this.". B) "Next time, I'll be smart enough to look at my partner to see if he has any sores.". C) "I'm lucky I got this early in life. Now, I don't have to worry about getting it again.". D) "Can't I be prescribed birth control pills so I'll have some protection from getting this again?"
The nurse is preparing to review the sexual response cycle with a 19-year-old client. In which order should the nurse review the phases of the cycle?
Choice 1. plateau Choice 2. resolution Choice 3. excitement Choice 4. orgasm
Which sphincter prevents reflux of digested material from the colon into the small intestine?
a. Haustral b. Lower esophageal c. Pyloric d. Ileocecal valve