To prevent a severe withdrawal reaction from alcohol, the nurse explains that drugs from the benzodiazepine group are given because these agents
a. cause less nausea and vomiting.
b. cause less respiratory depression.
c. inhibit the urge to drink.
d. raise the blood pressure.
B
The benzodiazepines are often used because these drugs cause less respiratory depression and hypertension.
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a. 14 b. 3 1/2 c. 2 1/3 d. 28
The nurse educator is teaching a group of nursing students about factors that increase the risk for premature birth. Which statements are appropriate for the educator to include? Select all that apply
A) "Married women are at an increased risk for giving birth to a premature infant." B) "Single women are at an increased risk for giving birth to a premature infant." C) "Lesbians have an increased risk for premature labor." D) "Adolescent clients are at an increased risk for giving birth to a premature infant." E) "Pregnancy after the age of 33 years increases the risk for premature labor."
The primary difference between the labor of a nullipara and that of a multipara is the
a. Amount of cervical dilation b. Total duration of labor c. Level of pain experienced d. Sequence of labor mechanisms