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Medications and other interventions help to increase the client's pain threshold and pain tolerance. The central nervous system produces endorphins that are naturally occurring substances that relieve pain.
 
  The nurse is reviewing with a client that certain intake of chemicals and foods can decrease endorphin production. What are chemicals and foods that the nurse should review with the client that could decrease the endorphin production? 1 . Caffeine
   2 . Nicotine
   3 . Grapefruit juice
   4 . Alcohol
  A) 1, 2, 3
  B) 1, 2, 4
  C) 1, 3, 4
  D) 2, 3, 4

Question 2

In rare situations, it may be necessary for the provider to give verbal orders. These orders are legal and must be signed by the provider as soon as possible. Based on this information, who is the best individual to take verbal orders?
 
  A) Nursing student
  B) Nursing assistant
  C) Unit secretary
  D) Licensed nurse



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Answer to Question 1

B
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Theorists believe that the intake of certain chemicals and foods, including caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, salt, and sugar, decrease endorphin production. Grapefruit juice can impact the effectiveness of certain antibiotics.

Answer to Question 2

D
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The nursing student, nursing assistant, or unit secretary should never take verbal orders, whether in person or by telephone. Only a licensed nurse (usually an RN) has legal authority to take verbal orders



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