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Question 1 of 5

A client undergoing 'cold-turkey' withdrawal from years of substance abuse is most at risk of serious life-threatening complications with which of the following substances?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Alcohol withdrawal (
C) can cause life-threatening complications like seizures and delirium tremens. Heroin (
A), cocaine (
B), and marijuana (
D) withdrawal, while uncomfortable, are less likely to be fatal.

Question 2 of 5

If the nurse is providing education to a male client who is HIV positive, which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E

Rationale: HIV education includes condoms (
A), disclosing status (
B), monitoring symptoms (
C), healthy lifestyle (
D), and support groups (E) to manage disease and prevent transmission.

Question 3 of 5

A 19-year-old male was prescribed sertraline (Zoloft) 3 weeks ago for depression. He calls the clinic today and tells the nurse that he has been feeling increasingly anxious and wants to stop taking the medication because it is not working. The best response for the nurse is

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Increased anxiety is a common early side effect of SSRIs like sertraline, which typically subsides after a few weeks. The therapeutic effect takes 4-6 weeks. Continuing the medication and monitoring is appropriate.

Question 4 of 5

A client undergoing 'cold-turkey' withdrawal from years of substance abuse is most at risk of serious life-threatening complications with which of the following substances?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Alcohol withdrawal (
C) can cause life-threatening complications like seizures and delirium tremens. Heroin (
A), cocaine (
B), and marijuana (
D) withdrawal, while uncomfortable, are less likely to be fatal.

Question 5 of 5

A client with diabetes asks the nurse for advice regarding methods of birth control. Which method of birth control is most suitable for the client with diabetes?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The diaphragm is suitable for diabetic clients as it avoids hormonal effects that could impact glucose control.

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