A substance abuse disorder concurrent with a mental illness disorder is a:
1. Disability
2. Dual diagnosis
3. Handicap
4. Functional limitation
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A substance abuse disorder concurrent with a mental illness disorder is a dual diagnosis.
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A patient who recently underwent carotid endarterectomy is exhibiting signs of stroke. Which intervention or interventions should the nurse take to assess this patient's neurological function? Select all that apply
A) Measure chest tube output. B) Assess eye movement. C) Monitor level of consciousness. D) Assess urine output.
While providing care to a 5-month-old girl whose family has a history of food allergies, the nurse instructs the parents about foods to be avoided in the first year of life. Which response by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "She cannot have any cow's milk.". B) "I should continue breastfeeding until at least 6 months.". C) "Peanuts in any form should be avoided.". D) "Any kind of fruit is acceptable.".
A nurse is presenting community education for a group of patients with osteoarthritis. The nurse gives which information regarding the goals of pharmacotherapy for osteoarthritis?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. "Prescriptions for osteoarthritis help to prevent development of rheumatoid arthritis." B. "Prescriptions are given to help reduce the pain of osteoarthritis." C. "Some of the prescriptions for osteoarthritis focus on reducing inflammation." D. "There are prescriptions that can prevent the development of osteoarthritis." E. "Antibiotics are given to treat common infections caused by osteoarthritis."
A 65-year-old woman is complaining of jaw pain, nausea, shortness of breath without chest pain, and sweating. These are warning signs of:
a.. Heart attack b. Stroke c. Diabetes d. Dental disease