The nurse is learning how to reduce the stigma associated with substance abuse. Which of the following statements by the nurse would reflect that learning has taken place?
A) "A 34-year-old is being admitted for suicidal threats as a result of cocaine use.".
B) "We're admitting a disheveled cocaine addict who has threatened to kill herself.".
C) "They've added another druggie to my caseload.".
D) "We're admitting a coked-out, manic client.".
A,
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A patient with type I diabetes mellitus is being discharged home after an episode of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). What should the nurse most emphasize in discharge teaching?
A) Insulin therapy may be discontinued after several months. B) The patient needs supplemental insulin even when not eating. C) Blood sugar is best regulated by use of long-lasting insulin preparations. D) Blood sugar can be regulated by diet if the patient is very careful.
The nurse assesses a client for side effects of lovastatin (Mevacor). Which symptom would be least likely to be associated with Mevacor?
a. Headache b. Tachycardia c. Gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances d. Dizziness
A patient who is taking warfarin (Coumadin) has just vomited blood. The nurse notifies the provider, who orders lab work revealing a PT of 42 seconds and an INR of 3.5. The nurse will expect to administer:
a. phytonadione (vitamin K1) 1 mg IV over 1 hour. b. phytonadione (vitamin K1) 2.5 mg PO. c. protamine sulfate 20 mg PO. d. protamine sulfate 20 mg slow IV push.
What system of medicine treats disturbances of qi, or vital energy?
a. Ayurvedic medicine b. Traditional Chinese medicine c. Naturopathic medicine d. American Indian medicine