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james9437

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A patient is admitted after abusing an inhalant. Which safety precaution is most important for the nurse to take?
 
  a. Check the patient's temperature hourly.
  b. Place the patient on seizure precautions.
  c. Monitor carefully for changes in urine output.
  d. Ensure that respiratory support equipment is present at the bedside.

Question 2

Why do many people who abuse Cannabis (marijuana) rationalize their use?
 
  a. Cannabis sedates them.
  b. Cannabis expands their senses.
  c. Cannabis heightens sexual pleasure.
  d. Cannabis may be obtained legally for the-rapeutic purposes.


olderstudent

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Medical treatment and intervention for both hallucinogens and inhalants include provision of safety for the individual who may be experiencing a bad trip. Emergency measures may be necessary to provide respiratory support for an individual who has impaired gas exchange as a result of inhalants.

Answer to Question 2

B
Many young people offer the increased sensitivity to sound, colors, and other environmental elements as a rationale for using the nonaddicting drug.


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