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Which of the following would be an expected outcome in a patient who has been given atropine during a medical emergency?
 
  A) Reduction of severe hypertension
  B) Increased level of consciousness
  C) Restoration of normal sinus rhythm
  D) Resolution of respiratory acidosis

Question 2

A postsurgical patient has been provided with a morphine patient-controlled analgesic (PCA) but has expressed her reluctance to use it for fear of becoming addicted. How can the nurse best respond to this patient's concerns?
 
  A) You don't need to worry. It's actually not true that you can get addicted to the medications we use in a hospital setting.
  B) If you do become addicted, we'll make sure to provide you with the support and resources necessary to help you with your recovery.
  C) It's important that you accept that your current need to control your pain is more important than fears of becoming addicted.
  D) It is not uncommon to develop a dependence on pain medications, but this usually takes place over a long period and is not the same as addiction.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D




clippers!

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


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

 

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