A 20-year-old man arrives at the emergency department by ambulance. He is unconscious, with slow respirations and pinpoint pupils. There are "tracks" visible on his arms
The friend who came with him reports that the client had just "shot up" heroin when he became unconscious. Which medication would the nurse most likely expect to administer?
A) Naloxone
B) Naltrexone
C) Bupropion
D) Varenicline
A
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A geriatric clinical nurse educator is teaching the other members of the health care team about the incidence, prevalence, and course of depression among older adults
Which of the following statements is most likely to appear in the physician's teaching? A) "Even though suicide rates are lower among older adults than younger adults, depression needs to be diagnosed and treated early." B) "Though they are certainly not synonymous, depression can be an indicator of dementia." C) "Many older adults lack the symptoms of sleep disturbances and lack of concentration that suggest depression in younger adults." D) "Bronchodilators and antiplatelet medications have been correlated with depression in the elderly."
A male client complaining of chronic cramping, bloating, and diarrhea has been determined to have a deficiency in brush border enzymes within his small intestine
Which of the following meals or snacks high in carbohydrates and protein will likely exacerbate the client's signs and symptoms? A) Grapefruit and prunes B) Tossed salad with an oil and vinegar dressing C) Roast beef and a baked potato D) Tortilla chips and guacamole
A client's pain level is assessed as being severe. Which intervention would be the most applicable for the client at this time?
1. Provide NSAID medication as prescribed. 2. Coach the client with guided imagery. 3. Suggest the client read or watch television until the pain subsides. 4. Provide opioid analgesic as prescribed.
The nurse reminds the mother of a child who is at home with German measles (rubella) that the child should not return to school for:
a. 3 days after the rash subsides b. 5 days after the fever subsides c. 7 days after onset of the rash d. 10 days after the rash subsides