The nurse would expect a cocaine overdose in a patient who is experiencing
a. craving, restlessness, irritability
b. agitation, cardiac dysrhythmia, and seizures
c. diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, and confusion
d. slow, shallow respirations, hyporeflexia and blurred vision
Answer: b. agitation, cardiac dysrhythmia, and seizures
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Which causes of delayed wound healing will the nurse review prior to assessing the child? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Infection 2. Predisposing chronic condition, such as diabetes 3. Hypervolemia 4. Inadequate nutrition 5. Hypoxemia 6. Corticosteroid therapy
A woman in the transition phase of labor requests a narcotic analgesic medication for pain relief. What should the nurse explain regarding giving a narcotic analgesic medication at this stage of labor?
a. It can cause medication given at later stages to be ineffective. b. It will have no complications for the mother or infant. c. It may result in respiratory depression to the newborn. d. It will speed up labor and increase pain.
A nurse is completing the first phase of a risk assessment. Which of the following questions would the nurse most likely try to answer?
a. Has the chemical been released into the environment? b. How much and by which route of entry can the chemical enter the body? c. Is the chemical known to be associated with a negative health effect? d. What is the prediction for potential harm?
Which of the following is an adverse effect that does not likely result from an overdose of the calcium channel blocker verapamil?
A. Increased myocardial contraction B. AV block C. Bradycardia D. Decreased myocardial contraction