The nurse would expect to see which symptom in a patient who is an abuser of narcotics?

a. An outward show of happiness
b. A complete downward spiral in behavior
c. "Hyper" behavior
d. Constipation


ANS: D
A chronic overdose symptom seen in drug abusers is constipation.

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The physician has ordered intravenous (IV) diazepam (Valium) for the patient in status epilepticus. During administration, which assessment by the nurse is most important?

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The leadership tasks theory, which lists nine tasks of a leader, was developed in 1990 by __________ __________

Fill in the blank with correct word

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