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darbym82

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Given strong narcotics regularly and in sufficient amounts, dying persons with severe pain will likely experience
 
  a. drug dependence
  b. insomnia and sleepwalking
  c. relief from severe pain
  d. a comatose-like state
  e. drug addiction

Question 2

When administering narcotics to dying persons for severe pain, professional caregivers must
 
  a. assess location, duration, and quality of pain
  b. give the narcotic on demand
  c. find ways to limit the use of narcotics
  d. teach the dying person about harmful side effects of narcotics
  e. pay most attention to dangers of addiction


Joc

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


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