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armygirl

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A nurse should specifically assess a patient opiate withdrawal for:
 
  a. lacrimation, rhinorrhea, dilated pupils, and muscle pain.
  b. somnolence, constipation, normal pupils, and hypothermia.
  c. tremors, hypertension, constricted pupils, and deep sleep.
  d. visual and tactile hallucinations, agitation, and generalized seizures.

Question 2

The psychiatric nurse uses evidence-based practice as a means to better meet patients' needs. The most current source of nursing research is:
 
  a. textbooks.
  b. journal articles.
  c. the DSM-IV-TR.
  d. databases of systematic reviews.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The classic signs of opiate withdrawal are flulike symptoms and dilated pupils.

Answer to Question 2

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Textbooks become outdated, as do nursing journal articles. The DSM-IV-TR is also like a textbook and is updated only periodically. The only correct answer is to find current relevant information by using electronic databases, which is the most current method for research indicated.


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