A patient is being treated for opioid withdrawal with methadone (Dolophine). How long will the symptoms of withdrawal last with the administration of methadone?

A) 7 days
B) 10 days
C) 14 days
D) 21 days


C

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In addition to abiding by the profession's standards of care, a nurse is also expected to abide by the profession's:

a. academic requirements. b. bylaws and mission statement. c. code of ethics. d. standards of care for all health-care professionals.

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A bottle-fed infant has been diagnosed with cow's milk allergy. Which formula should the nurse expect to be prescribed for the infant?

a. Similac b. Pregestimil c. Enfamil with iron d. Gerber Good Start

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A nurse has designed an individualized nursing care plan for a patient, but the patient is not meeting the goals. Further assessment reveals that the patient is not following through on many items

Which action by the nurse would be best for determining the cause of the problem? a. Assess whether the actions were too hard for the patient. b. Determine whether the patient agrees with the care plan. c. Question the patient's reasons for not following through. d. Reevaluate data to ensure the diagnoses are sound.

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During your first visit to the home, you should check for

A. the client's valuables. B. safety factors. C. pets. D. bills that are due.

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