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torybrooks

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The nurse is providing care to a pregnant client during a prenatal visit. The nurse suspects that the client has used cocaine.
 
  Which clinical manifestations support the nurse's suspicion? Select all that apply.
  A) Increased appetite
  B) Pinpoint pupils
  C) Muscle jerks
  D) Hypertension
  E) Bradycardia

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a newborn who is being treated in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) due to complications from exposure to illicit drugs in utero.
 
  The newborn has microcephaly, multiple cerebral infarcts and is inconsolable with a high-pitched cry. Which illicit drug is likely to blame for the newborn's symptoms?
  A) Marijuana
  B) PCP
  C) Cocaine
  D) LSD



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blakeserpa

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C, D

Acute cocaine intoxication manifests as muscle jerking, hypertension, decreased appetite, dilated pupils, and tachycardia.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

The newborn is likely showing symptoms of cocaine withdrawal. Although the other choices have been linked to fetal manifestations, they do not match the clinical manifestations that the newborn is displaying.




torybrooks

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent


Animal_Goddess

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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