____________ drugs are drug compounds (substances) that affect the central nervous system and alter consciousness and/or perceptions.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: Psychoactive
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What should a nurse consider when planning holistic care for a patient?
1. Spiritual and religious beliefs 2. Only physical needs 3. Patients who are too sick to be spiritual 4. The job of the hospital chaplain to identify any spiritual needs of the patient
The nurse reads that an assigned client has an immunodeficiency. The nurse reads further in the medical record, anticipating that the client also most likely has a history of
a. conjunctivitis. b. severe headaches. c. skin eruptions. d. unexplained weight loss.
Which statement is true about assessing body temperature?
a. Ear canal temperature is the best method for detecting fever in infants and young children. b. Rectal temperature measurement is contraindicated in patients with cardiovascular disease. c. Pulmonary artery temperature is the most practical method of measuring core temperature. d. Oral temperature is most appropriate for a patient who has a nasogastric or feeding tube in place through the nose or mouth.