A nurse working in the emergency department is treating a substance use disorder patient with accelerated heart rate and blood pressure. The nurse determines that which of the following substances is the culprit?
A. Stimulants
B. Narcotics
C. Depressants
D. Hallucinogens
ANS: A
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A nursing manager is concerned about staffing levels and their impact on patient safety. What action by the nurse would have the best chance of influencing this issue?
a. Call senators from the state, explaining the need for staffing laws. b. Donate money to the American Nurses Association for lobbying. c. Organize a petition drive calling for a city ordinance on staffing. d. Work with the state nurses association on related state legislation.
The nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with R/O SLE. Which assessment data observed by the nurse support the diagnosis of SLE?
1. Pericardial friction rub and crackles in the lungs 2. Muscle spasticity and bradykinesia 3. Hirsutism and clubbing of the fingers 4. Somnolence and weight gain
Salivary ?-amylase (ptyalin) initiates the digestion of:
A. proteins. B. carbohydrates. C. fats. D. amino acids.