A patient in heroin withdrawal comes to the nurse's station demanding a narcotic saying he or she is going to die from the withdrawal. The patient received detox medication 30 minutes ago. What is the best response?

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A patient in heroin withdrawal comes to the nurse's station demanding a narcotic saying he or she is going to die from the withdrawal. The patient received detox medication 30 minutes ago. What is the best response?

A. Call a rapid response before the patient has a seizure. B. Tell the patient he or she is not going to die from opioid withdrawal and that you will see if he or she has any PRN medications available. C. Tell the patient to speak with the practitioner in the morning. D. Tell the patient that you will call the practitioner now to see if the practitioner will order a narcotic.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Place these steps for eye drop administration in the correct order.

A. Gently press on the lacrimal duct for 1 minute. B. Gently pull downward to expose the lower conjunctival sac. C. Have the client gently close the eye and move it around. D. Have the client look up while you instill the number of prescribed drops.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

In discharge teaching for cataract surgery, the client and family should be told to immediately report which symptom to the physician?

A. Scratchy sensation in the operative eye B. Loss of depth perception with the patch in place C. Inadequate vision 6-8 hours after the patch is removed D. Intense pain not relieved by prescribed medications

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

You are taking histories from several clients who report vertigo. Which client report concerns you the most?

A. Vertigo with hearing loss B. Episodic vertigo C. Vertigo without hearing loss D. Merry-go-round' vertigo

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Symptoms indicative of cervical cancer include:

A. Irregular vaginal bleeding B. Bloating C. Weight gain and nausea D. Dyspareunia

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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