Nurses are aware that people who abuse alcohol and drugs
A) Are of low-socioeconomic groups
B) Use only the drug of their choice
C) Use more than one drug and are often also alcoholic
D) Are all alcoholics before they begin using other drugs
C
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The nurse reminds a group of students about the major component of pathophysiology in multiple sclerosis (MS), which is
a. damage occurs primarily to the dendrites and oligodendrites. b. once damaged, myelin cannot regenerate at all. c. plaques occur anywhere in the white matter of the central nervous system (CNS). d. Schwann cells are destroyed slowly but relentlessly.
Contents of the gut are continually re-exposed to the intestinal wall by _____________ movements
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The nurse is explaining to the student nurse the therapeutic effects of total parenteral nutrition (TPN). What accurately describes the use of TPN?
A) It is used short term to supply additional calories and nutrients as needed. B) It is delivered via the peripheral vein to allow rapid dilution of hypertonic solution. C) It is a highly concentrated solution of carbohydrates, electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals. D) It is usually used when the child's nutritional status is within acceptable parameters.