A client tells the nurse "I am going to get clean. I haven't had any drugs or any alcohol for 2 days." Which substance should the nurse anticipate can result in life threatening withdrawal?
A. Heroin
B. Alcohol
C. Cocaine
D. Marijuana
Answer: B
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As a nurse and a citizen, what is the nurse's additional responsibility in relation to disasters?
a. Assume the nurse will be asked to volunteer to assist the American Red Cross with helping care for disaster victims b. Be aware if there is an unusual increase in the number of people seeking care with similar symptoms c. Expect and plan for the possibility of being called to report to work for additional work efforts in caring for the sick and injured d. Expect to be a role model in preparing for and reacting to a disaster
An older patient is prescribed azithromycin (Zithromax) 500 mg on the first day and 250 mg for days 2 through 5. For which drug also prescribed for this patient would you notify the prescriber?
a. Digoxin (Lanoxin) b. Atorvastatin (Lipitor) c. Atenolol (Tenormin) d. Furosemide (Lasix)
A patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) is preparing for a moderate 30-minute exercise period. Which action best indicates that the patient understands condition management?
a. The patient reduces insulin use during days when exercise periods are planned. b. The patient administers insulin after exer-cise rather than before exercise. c. The patient eats a high-carbohydrate snack before the exercise period. d. The patient consumes a simple carbohy-drate snack after 30 minutes of activity.
An older adult has been admitted with a hip fracture. Approximately 20 hours post injury, the patient develops a symptom recognized as an early sign of fat embolism syndrome. Which symptom is the patient displaying?
a) Severe respiratory distress b) Significantly increased pulse rate c) Change in mental status d) Petechiae rash over the neck