A nurse is working with a client who says he is only a social drinker. On further questioning, he admits to occasional blackouts after drinking. Which phase of abuse does the nurse identify?
A) Prealcoholic
B) Early alcoholic
C) Crucial phase
D) Chronic phase
B
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What should a nurse include in a patient's plan of care when considering interventions for the outcome of prevention of contractures in a patient with an SCI?
a. Apply cold wraps to the limbs twice a day. b. Perform full ROM exercises every 2 hours. c. Use significant tactile stimuli each shift. d. Apply splints to the limbs.
Blistering agents, also known as __________, are chemicals that damage exposed skin and mucous membranes on contact
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is teaching the girls' varsity sports teams about the "female athlete triad." What is essential information to include?
a. They should take low to moderate calcium to avoid hypercalcemia. b. They have strong bones because of the athletic training. c. Pregnancy can occur in the absence of menstruation. d. A diet high in carbohydrates accommodates increased training.
An alert patient becomes sexually aggressive with a confused patient. The confused patient, however, seems to be responsive and is not bothered by the behavior. You should
A. monitor these individuals closely so that sexual abuse does not occur. B. provide privacy so the patients can be intimate if they wish. C. allow the patients to do as they wish, because they are both consenting adults. D. contact family members to see if they object to the behavior.