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panfilo

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Which assessment findings support a nurse's suspicion that a patient has been using inhalants?
 
  a. Perforated nasal septum and hypertension
  b. Drowsiness, euphoria, and constipation
  c. Pinpoint pupils and respiratory rate of 12 breaths per minute
  d. Confusion, mouth ulcers, and ataxia

Question 2

A patient in an alcohol rehabilitation program says, I have been a loser all my life. I'm so ashamed of what I have put my family through. Now, I'm not even sure I can succeed at staying sober. Which nursing diagnosis applies?
 
  a. Chronic low self-esteem
  b. Situational low self-esteem
  c. Disturbed personal identity
  d. Ineffective health maintenance


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Pariscourtney

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

ANS: D
Inhalants are usually CNS depressants, giving rise to confusion and ataxia. Mouth ulcers come from the irritation of buccal mucosa by the inhalant. The incorrect options relate to cocaine snorting and opioid use.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Low self-esteem is present when a patient sees him- or herself as inadequate. It is a chronic problem because it is a lifelong feeling for the patient. Data are not present to support the other options.


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