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pragya sharda

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A patient with a diagnosis of endocarditis has been admitted, and the care team is aware that IV opioid use is the origin of the patient's infection. The patient is open to the idea of treatment for her substance abuse disorder.
 
  When planning this aspect of the patient's care, what goal should the nurse first address? A) Compliance with treatment
  B) Safe detoxification
  C) Taking ownership of the problem
  D) Adequate stimulation of the CNS

Question 2

A woman is at 42 weeks' gestation. Which of the following medications will be administered to promote cervical ripening?
 
  A) Calcium gluconate
  B) Magnesium sulfate
  C) Terbutaline (Brethine)
  D) Cervidil


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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The major goals of treatment for substance abuse are detoxification, initiation of abstinence, and prevention of relapse. Ensuring the patient's safety during detoxification is a priority over compliance with treatment. Taking ownership and providing CNS stimulation are not priority goals.

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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