The combination of morphine or heroin with naloxone or naltrexone is an example of
A. potentiation
B. synergism
C. an additive effect
D. an antagonistic effect
D. an antagonistic effect
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1. Hold pressure on the wound for approximately five minutes. 2. Label and refrigerate the specimen obtained by the physician. 3. Evaluate the client's understanding of the purpose of the test. 4. Clean the supplies used for the procedure and dispose of used equipment.
The nurse is caring for a client with Hodgkin's disease. On a particular day, the client develops respiratory distress. Which of the following measures should be taken by the nurse to help the client get relief?
A) Change the position of the client. B) Keep the neck in midline and place the client in a high Fowler's position. C) Administer oxygen immediately. D) Administer oral or topical antipruritic medication.
The nurse is providing hygiene care for a 70-year-old female client in a nursing home who states that she does not like her physician
Later, when the physician enters the room, the nurse notes that the client is very friendly with the physician and compliments him on the care he is giving. Which of the following defense mechanisms is this client displaying? A) Rationalization B) Reaction-formation C) Displacement D) Projection
The nurse has a multiple client assignment on the surgical unit. When beginning the shift, the nurse needs to determine which postoperative client should be seen first. Which one of the fol-lowing clients should the nurse see first?
a. The client is reported as having a BP of 90/50. b. The client received medication for pain 10 minutes ago. c. The client needs to be out of bed and ambulating. d. The client requires instructions for wound care.