Police bring a patient to the emergency department after an automobile accident. The patient is ataxic and has slurred speech and mild confusion. The blood alcohol level is 0.4 mg.
Considering the relationship between the behavior and blood alcohol level, which conclusion is most probable? The patient: a. rarely drinks alcohol.
b. has a high tolerance to alcohol.
c. has been treated with disulfiram (Antabuse).
d. has ingested both alcohol and sedative drugs recently.
Question 2
A patient cries as the nurse explores the patient's relationship with a deceased parent and says, I shouldn't be crying like this. It happened a long time ago.
Which response(s) by the nurse will facilitate communication? (Select all that apply.) a. Why do you think you are so upset?
b. I can see that you feel sad about this situation.
c. The loss of your parent is very painful for you.
d. Crying is a way of expressing the hurt you're experiencing.
e. Let's talk about something else, since this subject is upsetting you.
In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
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