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mcmcdaniel

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After administering a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant, what other independent nursing measures might the nurse implement to relieve pain and reduce spasm?
 
  A) Rest of the affected muscle
  B) Application of cold
  C) Physical therapy
  D) Order of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Question 2

The triage nurse in the emergency department sees a patient suspected of abusing amphetamines brought in by friends. While assessing this patient, what would the nurse be likely to find if steroids are being abused?
 
  A) Hypertension
  B) Bradycardia
  C) Drowsiness
  D) Elated mood



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Answer to Question 1

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Other measures in addition to drugs should be used to alleviate muscle spasm and pain. The nurse can independently encourage rest of the affected muscle and provide heat applications to increase blood flow to the area to remove the pain-causing chemicals.

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Increases in blood pressure, tachycardia, and insomnia are symptoms of amphetamine abuse. Elation can indicate abuse of cannabis.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM


patma1981

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

 

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