The nurse anticipates a client with a blood alcohol concentration ...

[michelleunicorn]

The nurse anticipates a client with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.60 to:
 
  a. experience blackouts. c. die from respiratory failure.
  b. be unconscious. d. experience delirium tremors.

Question 2

A client who is dependent on opiates arrives at the ED experiencing respiratory distress. Naxolone is administered. The nurse should:
 
  a. monitor the client closely for tachypnea.
  b. prepare the client for rapid onset of abstinence syndrome.
  c. prepare to administer intravenous fentanyl citrate.
  d. monitor the client's blood alcohol concentration.

[ngr69]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This occurs at a level of 0.30.
B Incorrect: Although probable, this is not the best answer.
C Correct: Survival at this level of alcohol toxicity is unlikely.
D Incorrect: This occurs with alcohol withdrawal.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is an unlikely response to naxolone.
B Correct: Naxolone can precipitate the abstinence syndrome in minutes in these clients.
C Incorrect: This will increase the client's respiratory distress.
D Incorrect: Although appropriate to determine if alcohol also is present in the client's system, this is not the priority nursing response.

[michelleunicorn]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bdobbins]

Great answer, keep it coming