Abuse of more than one substance is called __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Polydrug abuse
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A male nurse is preparing to perform a neurologic examination on a patient. Which ethnic group would require an alternative approach for this exam?
A) Jewish B) Asian American C) Islamic D) African American
Which health problem is most likely to occur in people who have myelodysplastic syndrome?
A. Acute leukemia B. Polycythemia vera C. Hodgkin's lymphoma D. Acute myocardial infarction
The nurse is caring for a patient in acute respiratory distress. The patient has multiple monitoring systems on that constantly beep and make noise. The patient is becoming agitated and frustrated over inability to sleep
Which action by the nurse is most appropriate for this patient? a. Provide the patient with a therapeutic back rub. b. Turn off the alarms on the monitoring devices. c. Administer an opioid medication to help the patient sleep. d. Provide the patient with earplugs.
When assessing a child with chronic health problems and his family, which factor should be taken into account?
a. The ability of the family to pay for expensive equipment b. The degree of impairment to the child's ability to develop c. How often recreational activities will take place d. Special needs "camp" placement for the child in the summer