Which of the following clinical presentations is MOST consistent with cocaine ingestion in a child?
A) Diaphoresis, miosis, tachycardia, and bronchospasm
B) Miosis, bradycardia, hypoventilation, and hypotension
C) Mydriasis, diarrhea, hypothermia, and hallucinations
D) Hypertension, tachycardia, diaphoresis, and mydriasis
Answer: D) Hypertension, tachycardia, diaphoresis, and mydriasis
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1. IgM 2. IgA 3. IgD 4. IgG
The nurse is caring for a 57-year-old woman who is complaining about gaining so much weight after menopause and suggests that thyroid hormone replacement would help her lose weight and speed up her metabolism. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Inducing a state of hyperthyroidism would result in weight loss." B) "People who are not hypothyroid should not take thyroid hormones." C) "People who take thyroid hormones without cause will end up damaging their heart." D) "The body compensates for the extra hormone by reducing the amount secreted."
Which precaution is most important for the nurse to teach parents about giving an over-the-counter (OTC) drug to a child?
a. "OTC drugs are only for adults, not children." b. "Be sure to crush the tablets or capsules to prevent choking." c. "Check with your pediatrician or pharmacist for the proper dosage." d. "Only use the liquid form of the drug to make it easier to swallow."
A patient requires restraints after alternatives are not successful. The nurse is reviewing the orders. Which findings indicate to the nurse the order is legal and appropriate for safe care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Health care provider orders restraints prn (as needed). b. Health care provider writes the type and location of the restraint. c. Health care provider renews orders for restraints every 24 hours. d. Health care provider performs a face-to-face assessment prior to the order. e. Health care provider specifies the duration and circumstances under which the restraint will be used.