During a report, a nurse hears about a patient who was admitted at 8 PM after an automobile accident. He had a blood alcohol level of 100 mg/dl at the time of admission
During the 8 AM assessment, the nurse notes that the patient is having hand tremors, is sweaty, is slightly agitated, and complains of nausea. The nurse recognizes that the patient may be exhibiting signs of which disorder?
a. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
b. Delirium tremens
c. Panic
d. Delirium
ANS: A
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During the interview, a patient states that she or he doesn't use many drugs. The nurse's best response to this statement is:
A) "Tell me about the drugs you use now." B) "To some people, six or seven is not many." C) "Do you mean legal drugs or illegal ones?" D) "What kind of drugs are you talking about?"
Breast self-examination should be
A) performed at least annually. B) done on the last day of the menstrual cycle. C) performed only after a positive mammogram. D) done weekly in the shower.
3800 g = ______ kg
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