This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse understands that which is true of alcohol? a. It should never be used in the elderly. ... (Read 19 times)

darbym82

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
on: Jul 24, 2018
The nurse understands that which is true of alcohol?
 
  a. It should never be used in the elderly.
  b. It will not produce sedation, regardless of the client's age.
  c. It is a potent central nervous system depressant.
  d. It is a potent facilitator for other CNS stimulants.

Question 2

The mother of a small child asks the nurse if she should keep ipecac syrup handy in case her three-year-old swallows something he shouldn't. The nurse's best response is:
 
  a. No, just call 911 and the EMTs will administer it for you.
  b. Yes, but call the Poison Control Center before you give it.
  c. No, ipecac syrup should only be given under medical supervision.
  d. Yes, but make sure it is out of your child's reach.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

coyin

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: It is one of the safest sedatives for the elderly.
B Incorrect: It can produce sedation.
C Correct: This is a true statement about alcohol.
D Incorrect: It is not a stimulant and doesn't facilitate the action of CNS stimulants.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not an appropriate response.
B Incorrect: This is not an appropriate response.
C Correct: This is the best response for the nurse.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate response.


darbym82

  • Member
  • Posts: 570
Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

DylanD1323

  • Member
  • Posts: 314
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Congestive heart failure is a serious disorder that carries a reduced life expectancy. Heart failure is usually a chronic illness, and it may worsen with infection or other physical stressors.

Did you know?

Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.

Did you know?

In 2006, a generic antinausea drug named ondansetron was approved. It is used to stop nausea and vomiting associated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Did you know?

Children of people with alcoholism are more inclined to drink alcohol or use hard drugs. In fact, they are 400 times more likely to use hard drugs than those who do not have a family history of alcohol addiction.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are at greatest risk of stroke and myocardial infarction and have the most to gain from prophylaxis. Patients ages 60 to 80 years with blood pressures above 160/90 mm Hg should benefit from antihypertensive treatment.

True-color view of Mars seen through NASA's Hubble Space Telescope in 1999 True-color view of Mars seen through NASA's Hubble Space Telescope in 1999
Vertebral compression Fractures of the spine (vertebra) can cause severe ”band-like” pain that radia Vertebral compression Fractures of the spine (vertebra) can cause severe ”band-like” pain that radia
A, A nurse is adding a medication to an IV line as a piggyback A, A nurse is adding a medication to an IV line as a piggyback
C, A nurse can also administer the medication by setting the dose and rate with an electronic infusi C, A nurse can also administer the medication by setting the dose and rate with an electronic infusi
nurse nurse
Adapoids and omomyoids had longer snouts and are the first “true” primates. Adapoids and omomyoids had longer snouts and are the first “true” primates.
Video: Hydrogen bonds - role in the body

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library