Which statement made by a client who smokes marijuana is not ...

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Which statement made by a client who smokes marijuana is not true?
 
  1. Marijuana makes me hungry.
  2. Marijuana does not increase the risk for lung cancer.
  3. Marijuana makes me paranoid.
  4. Marijuana makes me thirsty.

Question 2

A client arrives in the Emergency Department with a barbiturate overdose. The nurse expects which possible outcomes? (Select all that apply.)
 
  Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  1. Decreased respirations
  2. Increased respirations
  3. Death
  4. Coma
  5. Increased heart rate

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: This is true about marijuana use.
Rationale 2: Marijuana increases the risk for lung cancer, which makes the statement false.
Rationale 3: This is true about marijuana use.
Rationale 4: This is true about marijuana use.

Global Rationale: Marijuana can cause hunger, paranoia, and thirst. There is also an increased

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4

Rationale 1: Decreased respirations are caused by an overdose of barbiturates.
Rationale 2: An overdose of barbiturates causes decreased respirations.
Rationale 3: Death can be caused by an overdose of barbiturates.
Rationale 4: Coma can be caused by an overdose of barbiturates.
Rationale 5: An increased heart rate is not typically caused by an overdose of barbiturates.

Global Rationale: Decreased respirations, death, and coma can all result from an overdose of barbiturates. Increased respirations and increased heart rate is not typically caused by an overdose of barbiturates.