Which of the following are possible indications of alcohol abuse? ...

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Which of the following are possible indications of alcohol abuse? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Drinking one alcoholic beverage daily over a prolonged period of time
  B) Frequent injuries or falls due to clumsiness
  C) Keeping to oneself and being irritable around others
  D) Experiencing blackouts
  E) Using alcohol to calm nerves or improve mood

Question 2

The three major life-threatening complications postoperatively of a thyroidectomy are: (Select all that apply)
 
  a. Hemorrhaging
  b. Seizures
  c. Tetany
  d. Hypoglycemia
  e. Thyroid crisis (storm)
  f. SIADH

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Answer to Question 1

B, C, D, E
Feedback:
Possible indications of alcohol abuse include gulping or rapidly consuming alcoholic beverages (not consuming one alcoholic beverage over a prolonged period of time), frequent injuries or falls due to clumsiness, keeping to oneself and being irritable around others, experiencing blackouts, and using alcohol to calm nerves or improve mood.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, E
The nurse must be alert for signs of internal or external bleeding. In addition to hemorrhage, two significant postoperative complications exist after thyroidectomy. The first is tetany. The second is thyroid crisis. Manipulation of the thyroid during surgery may cause the release of large amounts of thyroid hormones into the blood stream, creating a thyroid crisis (storm).