An older adult client is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an unknown substance. The client, who appears to have dementia, has tremors, ataxia of the upper and lower extremities, depression, and confusion
The nurse suspects ingestion of which of the following?
A) Lead
B) Aluminum
C) Manganese
D) Mercury
D
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A) turn off the TPA infusion. B) realize this is probably a reperfusion rhythm and does not require treatment. C) recognize this as a sign of impending cardiogenic shock. D) administer a lidocaine bolus.
Each complaint of people with HIV/AIDS must be carefully investigated, because CNS problems can be mistaken for
1. anxiety. 2. delusions. 3. compulsions. 4. psychiatric problems.
The public health nurse serves a population where food insecurity is prevalent. When assessing for food insecurity, the nurse is likely to observe which behavior?
A) A lack of knowledge about proper nutrition B) A lack of cooking skills C) Making poor food choices at the grocery store D) An inability to secure nutritious food
What method is the most commonly used in completed suicides?
a. Firearms b. Drug overdose c. Self-inflicted laceration d. Carbon monoxide poisoning