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cherise1989

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Which assessment findings will the nurse expect in an individual who has just injected heroin?
 
  a. Anxiety, restlessness, paranoid delusions
  b. Heightened sexuality, insomnia, euphoria
  c. Muscle aching, dilated pupils, tachycardia
  d. Drowsiness, constricted pupils, slurred speech

Question 2

A newly hospitalized patient has needle tracks on both arms. A friend states that the patient uses heroin daily but has not used in the past 24 hours. The nurse should assess the patient for:
 
  a. slurred speech, excessive drowsiness, and bradycardia
  b. paranoid delusions, tactile hallucinations, and panic
  c. runny nose, yawning, insomnia, and chills
  d. anxiety, agitation, and aggression


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bdobbins

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

ANS: D
Heroin, an opiate, is a CNS depressant. Blood pressure, pulse, and respirations are decreased, and attention is impaired. The incorrect options describe behaviors consistent with amphetamine use, symptoms of narcotic withdrawal, and cocaine use.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Early signs and symptoms of narcotic withdrawal resemble symptoms of onset of a flulike illness, minus the temperature elevation. The incorrect options reflect signs of intoxication or CNS depressant overdose and CNS stimulant or hallucinogen use.


cherise1989

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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