DAWN statistics provide information predominantly about
A. acute toxicity
B. chronic toxicity
C. drug dependence
D. alcohol abuse
A. acute toxicity
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A man is at the clinic for a physical examination. He states that he is "very anxious" about the physical examination. What steps can the nurse take to make him more comfortable?
a. Appear unhurried and confident when examining him. b. Stay in the room when he undresses in case he needs assistance. c. Ask him to change into an examining gown and to take off his undergarments. d. Defer measuring vital signs until the end of the examination, which allows him time to become comfortable.
The nurse is caring for a patient with dissociative identity disorder who has been admitted to the hospital for dehydration. Which question is the priority for including in the assessment?
1. "Do you remember what you were doing today?" 2. "Do you look in the mirror and not recognize yourself?" 3. "Do you ever think about harming yourself?" 4. "Do you find new things among your belongings that you don't recall obtaining?"
During the active phase of labor, the FHR of a low-risk patient should be assessed every
a. 15 minutes b. 30 minutes c. 45 minutes d. 1 hour
Which statement made by a parent indicates an understanding about the management of a child with cellulitis?
a. "I am supposed to continue the antibiotic until the redness and swelling disappear." b. "I have been putting ice on my son's arm to relieve the swelling." c. "I should call the doctor if the redness disappears." d. "I have been putting a warm soak on my son's arm every 4 hours."