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Title: A nurse suspects that a patient is exhibiting signs and symptoms of physical dependence on a central ...
Post by: azt3cqu33n on Jan 24, 2018
A nurse suspects that a patient is exhibiting signs and symptoms of physical dependence on a central nervous system drug. The nurse should plan to implement which of the following interventions?
 
  a. Increase the drug dose to prevent withdrawal per the prescriber's orders.
  b. Monitor the patient for signs and symptoms of tolerance.
  c. Taper the medication to prevent withdrawal as prescribed.
  d. Augment the central nervous system drug with another, less potent central nervous system drug as prescribed.


Title: A nurse suspects that a patient is exhibiting signs and symptoms of physical dependence on a central ...
Post by: killmeplz on Jan 24, 2018
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