Which assessment findings are likely for an individual who recently injected heroin?
a. Anxiety, restlessness, paranoid delusions
b. Muscle aching, dilated pupils, tachycardia
c. Heightened sexuality, insomnia, euphoria
d. Drowsiness, constricted pupils, slurred speech
ANS: D
Heroin, an opiate, is a CNS depressant. Blood pressure, pulse, and respirations will be decreased, and attention will be impaired. The distracters describe behaviors consistent with amphetamine use, symptoms of narcotic withdrawal, and cocaine use. (Educators may alter this question to multiple answers if desired.)
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a. complementary regulation. b. feedback regulation. c. visual regulation. d. sensor regulation.
An initial short-term outcome for a withdrawn, socially isolated patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is that the patient will
a. participate in scheduled activities. b. identify barriers to social communication. c. consistently interact with an assigned nurse. d. share feelings of isolation with group members.
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What will be an ideal response?
When planning care for women in abusive relationships, which of the following information is important for the nurse to consider? Select all that apply
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