The nurse should assess a patient for which criteria of addiction? (Select all that apply.)
a. Excessive use of the substance
b. Increase in social function
c. Uncontrollable consumption
d. Increase in economic function
e. Psychological disturbances
ANS: A, C, E
Criteria for addiction include excessive use of the substance, a decrease in social function, uncontrollable consumption, a decrease in economic function, and psychological disturbances.
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a. fovea c. optic disk b. macula lutea d. retina
An older patient with a history of atrial fibrillation has a fall at home and is diagnosed with a hemorrhagic stroke. What will the nurse assess first to help determine the cause of this patient's bleeding? Select all that apply.
1. Current INR 2. Platelet level 3. Liver function studies 4. Hemoglobin and hematocrit 5. Dose of warfarin sodium (Coumadin) taken at home
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a. Staff nurse b. UAP c. Case manager d. Pharmacist e. Unit secretary f. Admission clerk
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