A typical progression of drug use starts with ___________ and alcohol, and then marijuana before moving on to the stronger drugs, which is why these drugs are often called "gateway" drugs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: cigarettes
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The nurse is preparing a client for a cesarean section scheduled to be done under general anesthesia. Which should the nurse plan to administer, if ordered by the health care provider, to prevent aspiration of gastric contents? (Select all that apply.)
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