The nurse recognizes which of these as an adaptive change resulting from long-term use of a central nervous system drug?
A. Increasing sedation with prolonged use of phenobarbital
B. Decreasing nausea with prolonged use of morphine
C. Increasing physical dependence with prolonged use of phenobarbital
D. Decreasing drug tolerance with prolonged use of morphine
Answer: B. Decreasing nausea with prolonged use of morphine
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a. "Most people move on within a few months. You should see a grief counselor." b. "Whenever you start to cry, distract yourself from thoughts of your sister." c. "You should try not to cry. I'm sure your sister is in a better place now." d. "Your feelings are completely normal and may continue for a long time."
Complications following cataract surgery have resulted in retinal detachment in which a patient's liquid vitreous has seeped through the sensory retina and detached it from the patient's retinal pigment epithelium (RPE)
What type of retinal detachment has this patient experienced? A) Rhegmatogenous B) Traction C) Combination of rhegmatogenous and traction D) Exudative
The nurse discusses various contraceptive methods with a client and her partner. Which method would the nurse explain as being available only with a prescription?
A) Condom B) Spermicide C) Diaphragm D) Basal body temperature
A nurse is attempting to develop good rapport with an elderly client. Which technique would be most effective to help develop rapport?
A) Refer to the client as "Grandpa." B) Be firm when instructing the client. C) Change the subject when the client indicates disinterest in the treatment. D) Address the client as "Mr." followed by last name.