The nurse counsels the "recreational" user that drugs that make the user feel good have the potential to become progressively addicting until the abuser exhibits:
a. addiction to the drug.
b. increased amounts used.
c. loss of control over use.
d. high level of anxiety.
C
When substance abuse does become a problem, the indicator appears to be loss of control.
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a. It poses less risk of thrombophlebitis. b. It is the most resistant to bacteria. c. It is active against gram-positive bacteria. d. It is eliminated quicker than the others.
The nurse is caring for a postoperative adult client who has developed pneumonia. The nurse should assess the client frequently for symptoms of
A) Atelectasis B) Bronchospasm C) Croup D) Epiglottitis
Which of the following statements is true concerning the use of bilberry as a complementary therapy for cataracts?
a. The body converts bilberry to vitamin A, which helps to maintain a healthy lens. b. Bilberry blocks an enzyme that leads to sorbitol accumulation that contributes to cataract formation in diabetes. c. Bilberry boosts oxygen and blood delivery to the eye. d. Bilberry is a good choice for patients with diabetes as it does not interact with antidiabetic drugs.
It is true that Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS):
a. Is preceded by a viral illness. b. Involves a deficit in acetylcholine. c. Results in asymmetric paralysis. d. Is an outcome of HIV.