In planning the care of a postoperative client who uses caffeine and nicotine in large quantities, the nurse may want to observe for signs and symptoms of:
A)
cardiac arrhythmias.
B)
depression.
C)
physical and psychological withdrawal.
D)
lower pain threshold.
C
Explanation:
A)
These substances cause both physical (headaches, nervousness, and anxiety) and psychological (cravings) withdrawal symptoms. Tapering the use of the substance helps to reduce the symptoms.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
These substances cause both physical (headaches, nervousness, and anxiety) and psychological (cravings) withdrawal symptoms. Tapering the use of the substance helps to reduce the symptoms.
Analysis
Planning
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
These substances cause both physical (headaches, nervousness, and anxiety) and psychological (cravings) withdrawal symptoms. Tapering the use of the substance helps to reduce the symptoms.
Analysis
Planning
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
These substances cause both physical (headaches, nervousness, and anxiety) and psychological (cravings) withdrawal symptoms. Tapering the use of the substance helps to reduce the symptoms.
Analysis
Planning
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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