A nurse is providing community education about medications and the drug schedules established by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Which statement made by a member of the class best demonstrates an understanding of DEA schedules?
a. "Schedule I drugs have the lowest potential for abuse."
b. "Schedule II drugs have no approved indications."
c. "Schedule V drugs have the highest potential for abuse."
d. "Schedule I drugs are not approved for any medical use."
D
Schedule I drugs are not approved for any medical use.
Schedule I drugs have the highest potential for abuse.
Schedule II drugs have several approved indications.
Schedule V drugs have the lowest potential for abuse.
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A. "Burning any type of substance is not allowed by policy in the hospital. Is there something else that I can do that would be similar?" B. "Can you explain to me a bit more about this custom and what it means to you so that I can understand it better?" C. "I need to confer with the charge nurse. I want to know if this practice can be allowed so I will ask to see if it is possible." D. "I understand that this cultural practice is important to you; however, I am unable to accommodate your request at this time."
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A) Equilibration B) Trust C) Assimilation D) Accommodation
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A) conducting frequent visual assessments. B) accurately documenting the intake and output. C) discontinuing breastfeeding for 24 hours during the first 3 days of life. D) limiting breastfeeding to 10 minutes per breast at each feeding.
The nurse is caring for a patient with a binge-eating disorder. In which way should the nurse characterize this patient's appearance?
1. Obesity 2. Hunger 3. Anorexia 4. Emaciation