Author Question: The nurse anticipates a client with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.60 to: a. experience ... (Read 35 times)

michelleunicorn · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

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.