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michelleunicorn

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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.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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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

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!

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Wow, this really help

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