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biggirl4568

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on: Jul 24, 2018
When caring for client experiencing treatment of substance abuse, the nurse should:
 
  a. maintain a nonjudgmental, positive attitude.
  b. ensure that the client does not abuse the same substance in the future.
  c. allow the client to take her prescribed medication on a p.r.n. basis.
  d. maintain the temperature of the physical environment at less than 70 F.

Question 2

Urine acidifiers such as cranberry juice and ascorbic acid may be used in the postemergency treatment of overdose with:
 
  a. LSD. c. airplane glue.
  b. phencyclidine (PCP). d. mescaline.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Correct: This is important to help the client overcome her dependence.
B Incorrect: This is not a realistic nursing expectation.
C Incorrect: Medications should be administered on a strict schedule.
D Incorrect: Many clients experience chills, so a cool environment would not provide comfort.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not a postemergency treatment for LSD overdose.
B Correct: This helps acidify the urine for more rapid drug excretion.
C Incorrect: This is not a postemergency treatment for airplane glue overdose.
D Incorrect: This is not a postemergency treatment for mescaline overdose.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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