Which class of drugs should the nurse instruct the patient starting opioids to avoid because of the risk of worsening respiratory depression?
1. Antihypertensives
2. Benzodiazepines
3. Antacids
4. Oral antidiabetics
Correct Answer: 2
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The nurse manager is listening to new nurses discussing nurses as managers and overhears one state, "I don't care how long I am a nurse; I will never be a manager
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The nurse instructs a patient on cervical mucus changes that occur during ovulation. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
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