Why is it important to identify a substance abuser in the medical-surgical acute care setting?
A. To enable the staff to take appropriate actions to protect themselves and other clients
B. To anticipate additional care needs necessitated by withdrawal
C. To avoid being "taken in" by a manipulative client
D. To inform local authorities about illegal behavior
B
Often, in the acute care environment, the client who is a substance abuser is unable to obtain or unable to use the abused substance, thereby leading to withdrawal. The physiologic responses associated with withdrawal can have deleterious effects on the client's health and may be mista-ken for other complications.
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a. The receiver thinks about the information, understands it, and forms an idea based on the message. b. The receiver responds to the message and gives feedback. c. The sender sends the message. d. The message is sent in a way that causes confusion in the receiver.
Which statements would be important for the charge nurse to make when delegating a responsibility? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. "I think it would be important to our organization if you represent the unit on the policy and procedure committee." 2. "I have assigned you to be the unit's representative because I don't have enough time to go." 3. "I think your attendance at the task force meeting will be a good reflection on our unit." 4. "I chose you to attend the meeting because it seems as though you have the lightest assignment." 5. "I would like you to be the unit's representative on the client education task force committee."
A client is admitted to the healthcare facility with a head injury. There is indication that
the medulla may be involved. What respiratory function does the medulla control? A) Automatic control of the depth and rate of respiration B) Voluntary control over breathing when talking C) Physical control of the muscles of respiration D) Controls exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the cell
Glucose transport enhances the absorption of which electrolyte?
a. Sodium b. Phosphate c. Potassium d. Chloride