Author Question: When the nurse suspects a co-worker of abusing drugs while working, the nurse should: a. confront ... (Read 89 times)

Evvie72 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

When the nurse suspects a co-worker of abusing drugs while working, the nurse should:

a. confront the abuser.
b. report observations to a supervisor.
c. call the state board of nursing.
d. discuss the problem with another co-worker.

Question 2

To decrease the damage of bruxism seen in a patient who has been abusing the drug ecstasy, the nurse should:

a. turn the patient to his right side.
b. elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees.
c. utilize a pacifier.
d. administer a muscle relaxant.

aruss1303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The nurse's observations should be reported objectively, preferably in writing, to the supervisor.

Answer to Question 2

C
The use of an infant pacifier will reduce the damage to the teeth for a patient who is manifesting bruxism (grinding of the teeth).