Which descriptor of physical dependence is correct?
1. It is more dangerous than substance abuse.
2. It is characterized by tolerance and withdrawal.
3. It is equivalent to addiction.
4. It is possible only with illicit drugs.
Correct Answer: 2
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a. Self-management. b. Accountability. c. Professional. d. Benchmarking.
A diagnosis of cerebral salt wasting is made for a patient who recently experienced a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and is hyponatremic
The nurse recognizes the importance of which interventions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Strictly monitoring intake and output 2. Monitoring hypertonic IV fluid therapy 3. Securing a serum sodium level every 6 hours 4. Restricting the patient's fluids to 200 mL daily 5. Administering oral salt supplements
Nursing assessment of clients taking vasopressin should include:
a. daily weight. b. hourly intake and output. c. hourly blood pressure. d. every-two-hour neurological assessment.
In which role are the most differences seen between the community health clinical nurse specialist and the nurse practitioner?
a. Administrator b. Clinician c. Consultant d. Educator