Physical dependence involves the need to continue using the drug to avoid __________ symptoms which include sickness and discomfort.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: withdrawal
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When administering interleukins to a client, the nurse should monitor the client for:
a. severe fatigue. c. chills. b. fever. d. fluid retention.
What instruction should the nurse emphasize in the teaching plan for a client with angina?
A) Purchase a fresh supply of nitroglycerin every 6 months. B) Reduce or avoid nicotine intake. C) Avoid sitting for a lengthy time. D) Avoid traveling or mild exercise.
Interventions in health care, which should be based on the best currently available evidence, preferably scientific evidence, defines which of the following?
a. Evidence-based practice b. Evidence-based medicine c. Best practices d. Gold standard
The physician refers the client with unstable angina for a cardiac catherization. The nurse explains to the client that this procedure is being used in this specific case to:
a. Open and dilate the blocked coronary arteries b. Assess the extent of arterial blockage c. Bypass obstructed vessels d. Assess the functional adequacy of the valves and heart muscle.