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A nurse suspects a coworker of drug abuse during their current shift. The nurse should first:
 
  a. check on the status of the clients assigned to that nurse.
  b. confront the coworker with her suspicions.
  c. discuss her suspicions with the nurse manager/head nurse.
  d. immediately report the nurse to the state board of nursing.

Question 2

A client arrives in the emergency department with tachycardia, hypertension, and excessive central nervous system stimulation related to intake of a large dose of cocaine. To treat these manifestations, the nurse prepares to administer:
 
  a. IV propranolol. c. IV lidocaine.
  b. diazepam by mouth. d. haloperidol IM.


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

ANS: A

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A Correct: The nurse should first assess the status of the clients to confirm they are safe.
B Incorrect: This is not appropriate at this time, because usually this will result in denial and may further disrupt client care.
C Incorrect: This would be the nurse's next step.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate first action.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Propranolol IV will decrease tachycardia, elevated BP, and excessive CNS stimulation.
B Incorrect: This is not the route or drug of choice for these manifestations.
C Incorrect: This is not the drug of choice for these manifestations.
D Incorrect: This is not the route or drug of choice for these manifestations.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!

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