A client experiencing the effects from marijuana asks the nurse how long they will last. Which response should the nurse provide?
A. "It depends on how much you smoked."
B. "The effects can last up to 24 hours."
C. "The effects will last a few hours."
D. "It depends on your body weight."
Answer: B
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When appropriate, the nurse can use _____________________ as part of an interaction when there is no talking. This can communicate support
ANS:
With children younger than 12 years of age, drug abuse:
a. Does not exist b. Is never a problem c. Occurs infrequently d. Occurs more often than is suspected
The patient, age 43, has cystitis with dysuria. She is receiving Pyridium to decrease her pain. Her urine is reddish-orange. The nurse should
a. report this immediately. b. explain to the patient that this is normal. c. increase fluid intake. d. send a specimen to the laboratory for analysis.
Which communication technique should the nurse avoid when interviewing children and their families?
a. Using silence b. Using clichés c. Directing the focus d. Defining the problem