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geodog55

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Which nursing intervention demonstrates an understanding regarding the primary form of substance use disorder among older adults?
 
  a. Assessing the patient's hands and feet for the presence of both numbness and tin-gling
  b. Having the patient, describe your relationship with you adult children, co-workers, and friends.
  c. Asking, Please identify for me all the medications both prescribed and over the counter you regularly take.
  d. Evaluate the patient's understanding of the possible health risks that alcohol and medication abuse has on one's health

Question 2

Which assessment demonstrates the nurse's understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and the development of symptoms characteristic of delirium?
 
  a. Determining the patient's age and gender
  b. Evaluating the patient's food and fluid intake over the last 48 hours
  c. Observing the patient for fine tremors of the hands, especially the fingers
  d. Determining the amount of caffeine the patient ingested in the last 24 hours



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Misuse of prescription medications is the most common form of drug abuse among older adults. This population is especially vulnerable because of the multiple drugs that are often prescribed for medical conditions. The remaining options do not help identify the presence of multiple medications.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Some people who ingest large amounts of caffeine develop delirium. The remaining options are not relevant to caffeine ingestion or the abuse of any other substance.




geodog55

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


jordangronback

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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