An intoxicated patient is admitted to a treatment center for detoxification. The nurse understands that his withdrawal will be supported with which method?
a. Psychotherapy support
b. Large doses opioids to ensure sedation for 72 hours
c. Symptomatic relief until the substance clears his symptoms
d. Titrated amounts of alcohol until severe withdrawal resolves
C
The alcoholic in withdrawal is supported with symptomatic relief for nausea and vomiting, cramps, and possible seizure.
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The nurse caring for the older adult patient who is taking a diuretic for control of hypertension should monitor the patient closely for signs of which of the following?
a. Hypokalemia b. Hypocalcemia c. Hyponatremia d. Hyperkalemia
The client has cramping during the instillation of the solution for PD. Which does the nurse implement to promote client comfort?
1. Increase the flow rate of the solution. 2. Check the temperature of the solution. 3. Ask the client move around in the bed. 4. Drain the dialysate from the client quickly.
An individual who is admitted to an alcohol detoxification unit has had no alcohol intake for 3 days. On admission the patient is noted to have tremors, anxiety, insomnia, and disorientation accompanied by tachycardia and diaphoresis
These signs and symptoms are characteristic of the syndrome known as: a. alcoholic hallucinosis. b. alcohol-induced psychosis. c. alcoholic seizure disorder. d. alcohol withdrawal delirium.
The pediatric group is providing care to a group of hospitalized clients. Which client is at the greatest risk for developing separation anxiety if the parents are unable to stay with the child at all times?
1. 6 month old 2. 18 month old 3. 4 year old 4. 6 year old