In obtaining a history from a male client who abuses codeine, the nurse might expect the client to describe which of the following symptoms?
A)
"I eat at least three meals a day."
B)
"I can't sleep more than a few hours a day."
C)
"I have a persistent cough."
D)
"I can no longer maintain an erection."
D
Explanation:
A)
Use of opioids, such as codeine, in high doses often causes a decrease in libido and impotence. Codeine acts as a cough suppressant. Options A and B might be seen with amphetamine abuse.
Application
Assessment
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
B)
Use of opioids, such as codeine, in high doses often causes a decrease in libido and impotence. Codeine acts as a cough suppressant. Options A and B might be seen with amphetamine abuse.
Application
Assessment
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
C)
Use of opioids, such as codeine, in high doses often causes a decrease in libido and impotence. Codeine acts as a cough suppressant. Options A and B might be seen with amphetamine abuse.
Application
Assessment
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
D)
Use of opioids, such as codeine, in high doses often causes a decrease in libido and impotence. Codeine acts as a cough suppressant. Options A and B might be seen with amphetamine abuse.
Application
Assessment
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
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