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A nurse is caring for a client experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which symptom should the nurse
expect to see first?
A. Delusions and hallucinations
✔✔ B. Tremors and restlessness
C. Seizures and coma
D. Cardiac arrest
Which nursing intervention is most important during acute opioid withdrawal?
✔✔ A. Monitor vital signs and provide comfort measures
B. Encourage more opioid use to ease symptoms
C. Limit fluids and mobility
D. Offer caffeinated beverages for alertness
A client asks why they can't stop using cocaine despite negative effects. The nurse understands
this is due to:
A. Curiosity and boredom
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,✔✔ B. Brain reward system activation and dopamine release
C. Muscle fatigue
D. Peer encouragement
A nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about substance abuse. What should the nurse
emphasize?
✔✔ A. Early use increases the risk of addiction and mental health problems
B. Occasional use is harmless
C. Prescription drugs are always safe
D. Substance use builds character
During a routine check, a nurse notices pinpoint pupils, drowsiness, and slow breathing. Which
substance might the client be using?
✔✔ A. Opioids
B. Stimulants
C. Hallucinogens
D. Cannabis
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, Which of the following is a therapeutic goal for a client in substance abuse treatment?
A. Avoid talking about triggers
✔✔ B. Identify and manage high-risk situations
C. Increase use of different substances
D. Depend on willpower only
The nurse identifies the client is in denial about substance use. What is the best response?
A. “You’re clearly addicted.”
B. “You should feel ashamed.”
✔✔ C. “Can you help me understand your concerns about quitting?”
D. “You’ll be discharged if you don’t stop.”
What is the priority action for a nurse caring for a client who overdosed on heroin?
✔✔ A. Maintain airway and support breathing
B. Give food to prevent nausea
C. Provide pain medications
D. Apply cold compresses
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