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sc00by25

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A nurse makes an initial visit to a homebound patient with mental illness. A family member offers the nurse a cup of coffee. Select the nurse's best response.
 
  a. No, thank you. I do not use products that contain caffeine.
  b. Thank you. I would enjoy having a cup of coffee with you.
  c. Thank you, but I would prefer to proceed with the assessment.
  d. Our agency policy prohibits me from eating or drinking in patients' homes.

Question 2

Significant complications such as sudden death due to cardiac dysrhythmia or respiratory depression are associated with the use of:
 
  a. Alcohol
  b. Cocaine
  c. Inhalants
  d. Hallucinogens


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Accepting refreshments or chatting informally with the patient and family represent therapeutic use of self and helps to establish rapport. These activities would not be prohibited by agency policy.

Answer to Question 2

C
Significant complications of inhalant use are sudden death caused by cardiac dysrhythmia or respiratory depression. Inhalant use is most prevalent in adolescents and young adults.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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