What is the most important initial outcome for clients in substance abuse programs?
A) Make amends to people they have hurt
B) Take a moral inventory of self
C) Overcome denial
D) Learn problem solving
C
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The nurse expects the patient who has been admitted after exposure to a nerve agent to be treated with which of the following?
A) Nitrate B) Dimercaprol C) Erythromycin D) Atropine
The nurse shows an understanding of medication-related risk factors common to older adults when asking
a. "Are you aware of the possible side ef-fects of your medications?" b. "Do you regularly take any dietary sup-plements?" c. "How do you keep track of when your medications are due?" d. "How many different physicians are pre-scribing medications for you?"
The nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory report. The report indicates the client's albumin level is 2.89 g/L. Which inference can the nurse make about the laboratory result?
A) The client has an infection. B) The client has been taking steroids. C) The client has likely been on a high protein diet. D) The client may be overhydrated.
The nurse assesses a client with advanced cirrhosis of the liver for signs of hepatic encephalopathy. Which finding should the nurse consider an indication of progressive hepatic encephalopathy?
A) An increase in abdominal girth. B) Hypertension and a bounding pulse. C) Decreased bowel sounds. D) Difficulty in handwriting.