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jjjetplane

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A nurse cares for a patient who experienced an opioid overdose. Which focused assessment has the highest priority?
 
  a. Cardiovascular
  b. Respiratory
  c. Neurologic
  d. Hepatic

Question 2

A soldier in a combat zone tells the nurse, I saw a child get blown up over a year ago, but I keep seeing bits of flesh everywhere
 
  I see something red and the visions race back to my mind. The soldier is describing which phenomenon associated with PTSD?
  a. Reexperiencing
  b. Hyperarousal
  c. Avoidance
  d. Psychosis


adf223

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Opioid overdose causes respiratory depression, which is the primary cause of death among opioid abusers. The assessment of the other body systems is not the priority.

Answer to Question 2

A
The soldier has described intrusive thoughts and visions associated with reexperiencing the traumatic event. This description does not indicate psychosis, hypervigilance, or avoidance.


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