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A 16-year-old boy is admitted as an inpatient for alcohol substance abuse. As his nurse, part of the plan of care is to assess him for any signs and symptoms of delirium tremors, including:
 
  1. Itchy skin.
   2. Hallucinations.
   3. Headaches.
   4. Muscle cramps.

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The caregivers of a child with a chronic condition are believed to go through an adjustment period known by which of the following names?
 
  a. grieving c. yo-yo syndrome
  b. chronic (cyclic) sorrow d. honeymoon phase



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1. Itchy skin in not a sign of delirium tremors.
2. A delirium tremor is the most severe type of alcohol withdrawal, occurring within one week of cessation or severe reduction in alcohol use. Patients may experience visual or tactile hallucinations; disorientation; delusions and agitation; anxiety and feeling frightened; and grand mal seizures.
3. Headaches may occur before the delirium tremors begin.
4. Muscle cramps are not noted in delirium tremors.

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A Incorrect: The caregivers of a child with a chronic condition do go through an adjustment period similar to the grief process. However, the adjustment process does not happen just once with a final resolution as suggested by the stage perspective as seen in the grieving process.
B Correct: The caregivers of a child with a chronic condition are believed to go through an adjustment period known as chronic (cyclic) sorrow. The notion is that the adjustment process does not happen just once with a final resolution. Instead chronic sorrow reoccurs at often predictable times, and perhaps with increasing intensity during the child's life. Examples include then developmental milestones are unmet or delayed, such as walking, talking, etc.
C Incorrect: The caregivers of a child with a chronic condition are believed to go through an adjustment period. However, it is not known as a yo-yo syndrome.
D Incorrect: The caregivers of a child with a chronic condition are believed to go through an adjustment period. However, it is not known as the honeymoon phase.




jessicacav

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM


JaynaD87

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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