A nurse is gathering data from a client suspected to be an alcohol abuser. What question
is very important in terms of predicting withdrawal?
A) Ask the time when the client had her last drink
B) Ask what type of beverages are used by the client
C) Ask if alcohol has been combined with any other drug
D) Ask for details regarding the amount of beverage consumed
A
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a. Adverse drug reaction or toxicity b. Urinary tract infections c. Acute brain problem d. All of the above
What class of antiarrhythmic agent would the nurse be most likely to administer to a lactating new mother?
A) Class Ib B) Class II C) Class III D) Class IV
When a mosquito bites an individual, the malaria parasite is injected directly into the human bloodstream. Initially, the microorganisms invade and mature in the ________.
A. white blood cells B. liver C. red blood cells D. kidneys
A young mother is angry with the mess her son has made in his room. She yells at him and tells him to stay in his room until it is cleaned up. About 20 minutes later, the mother enters the boy's room offering him milk and cookies
Which ego defense mechanism is the mother using? a. Restitution b. Regression c. Reaction formation d. Conversion reaction