When individuals discontinue therapeutic doses of benzodiazepines and experience withdrawal symptoms those are a reliable indicator of abuse or dependence.
a. true
b. false
Answer: b. false
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When in doubt about using restraints on an agitated patient, it is prudent for nurses to:
A) Restrain the patient for his or her own safety B) Use such minor restraints as a bedside rail or a tray on a wheelchair C) Use alternatives such as a bed alarm with increased staff supervision D) Avoid any device or procedure to limit liability
A research hypothesis:
A) Is a set of logically interrelated propositions B) Is usually more general in scope than the problem statement C) Predicts the nature of the relationship between two or more variables D) Predicts the absence of a relationship between two or more variables
After reviewing information about albumin, the student demonstrates a need for additional review based on which statement about albumin?
1. It carries nutrients to tissues and cells. 2. It affects the metabolism of medications. 3. It is a minor blood protein. 4. It helps with water balance.
Which client should the nurse delegate to the UAP for feeding?
1. A client who is lethargic and has a head injury 2. A client with a brainstem stroke and quadriplegia 3. A client who is confused and, at times, combative 4. A client after surgery to jaw and throat 3 days ago