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Anajune7 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is admitted to the emergency department for treatment of an overdose. The client's arterial blood gas results indicate acute respiratory acidosis. Which substance found on the nurse's review of the toxicology analysis is most likely the cause for

A) Cocaine
B) Marijuana
C) Oxycodone
D) PCP

Question 2

While completing a physical examination, the nurse suspects a client has breast cancer. What did the nurse assess in this client?

Select all that apply.
A) Rash along the inside of the right arm
B) Skin retraction near the left nipple
C) Palpable lump in the right axillae
D) Flaking skin over the right nipple
E) Pain when extending the left arm

fromAlphatoOmega22 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Oxycodone is an opiate narcotic. Excessive use or overdose of narcotic substances can lead to respiratory depression and respiratory acidosis. Cocaine is a stimulant. Marijuana is not considered as a drug that depresses the central nervous system or respiratory center. PCP is a hallucinogenic agent.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B, C, D

Manifestations of breast cancer include skin retraction in an area of the breast, unusual lump in the underarm region, and flaking skin near the nipple. A rash on the arm and arm pain upon extension are not manifestations of breast cancer.