MC The nurse is interviewing the spouse of a client who is being treated for substance abuse. The nurse suspects co-dependence exists between the client and the spouse. Characteristics of co-dependence include
A. The ability to freely express feelings.
B. Evidence of high self-esteem.
C. The ability to stand up for one's own desires.
D. Control of others.
Question 2
The nurse suspects that the client has psychoactive substance dependence. Which of the following assessments made the nurse most suspicious?
A. Decreased substance use to decrease withdrawal symptoms
B. Lack of the characteristic withdrawal symptoms
C. Decreased tolerance to the substance
D. Increased time spent recovering from the effects
Furchgott's discovery that endothelial cells produce a vasodilating substance.
Nurse Sandy
To check pupillary reflexes the nurse first holds the penlight
Apply the substance to the abdomen in a clockwise motion.
Wrap the client securely with sheets. (A) Lay one side of the sheet over the body. (B) Enclose the ...
A hot stone placed under the client’s neck.