According to the DAWN reports,
A. more ED visits involve cocaine, marijuana, and heroin than prescription drugs
B. prescription drugs are often involved in suicide attempts
C. most prescription drug-related ED visits involve a combination of several
drugs
D. all of the above
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The nurse and client determine that which of the following would be the best long-term goal for the client with a substance dependency? The client will:
1. Promise to abstain from the use of any substance to deal with problems. 2. Identify two acceptable means of solving problems other than substances. 3. Cut substance use in half and gradually decrease it to little or no use. 4. Agree to make restitution to those people who have been harmed.
What happens when there is a decrease in the oxygen level in the blood?
a. Pituitary stimulates the respiratory system to increase respiratory rate b. The alveoli diffuse more oxygen into the blood c. Chemoreceptors in the carotid body and aortic body stimulate the respiratory centers to modify respiratory rates d. The parietal pleura increases the negative pressure
The nurse is taking a health history on a new patient. The patient reports experiencing pain in the left lower leg and foot when walking
This pain is relieved with rest. The nurse notes that the left lower leg is slightly edematous and is hairless. What does the nurse suspects that the patient may be experiencing? A) Coronary artery disease B) Intermittent claudication C) Arterial embolus D) Raynaud's disease
An older client is diagnosed with dementia caused by Lewy bodies. What will the nurse most likely assess in this client? Select all that apply.
1. Tremor 2. Rigidity 3. Postural instability 4. Sleep apnea 5. Visual hallucinations