The student nurse is aware that alcohol is classified as:
a. an amphetamine
b. a barbiturate
c. a central nervous system (CNS) depressant
d. an opiate
C
Low doses of alcohol depress areas of the brain that are inhibitory, causing diminished self-control and impaired judgment. Alcohol is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant.
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A nurse who oversees the care that is provided in a long-term care facility is aware that there are numerous age-related changes to every body system. Which of the following phenomena may be a result of age-related changes to the endocrine system?
A) Decreased auditory and visual acuity B) Increased response time to stimuli C) Intolerance to cold D) Decreased oil production by sebaceous glands
Practice-based evidence requires close partnering with informatics specialists to: (select all that apply)
a. design screens and terms to capture interventions. b. create and maintain the databases required for PBE studies. c. upgrade EHR modules so all sites are on the same version of software. d. ensure all end users are trained.
The nurse working with a group of middle-aged females with alcoholism in a substance-abuse treatment program discovers that all of the participants began drinking in their teens or early 20s, and all have engaged in heavy binge drinking
Several of the women have been in treatment before. When the nurse asks one of these clients about any family history of problems with alcohol and other drugs, she is likely to respond with which of the following statements? a. "There are no other people in my family with this problem." b. "Only one or two distant relatives have the same problem." c. "My grandfather, father, uncle, and cousins also have problems." d. "I think I got it from my mom."
Which of the following is most essential when planning care for a client who is experiencing a crisis?
A) Explore previous coping strategies. B) Explore underlying personality dynamics. C) Focus on emotional deficits. D) Offer a referral to a self-help group.