The nurse is reviewing a teaching plan to assist a client who is resisting smoking cessation. What should be included in this plan? (Select all that apply.)
1. Discuss the risks of smoking.
2. Provide relevant information.
3. Discuss the rewards of quitting.
4. Steps to evaluate lung function
5. Ask about roadblocks to quitting.
Question 2A client who has a history of amphetamine abuse comes to the clinic and informs the nurse that she has stopped taking all drugs. To ensure the client's safety, the nurse should inform the client that withdrawal from amphetamines can cause:
1. an extreme increase in appetite.
2. nausea and vomiting.
3. life-threatening respiratory depression.
4. lethargy and depression.
Question 3The nurse is providing an educational seminar at a high school on the abuse of anabolic steroids. What should the nurse explain as a dangerous potential complication of this drug?
1. Severe acne
2. Hypotension
3. A deepened voice
4. An increased risk of prostate cancer
Question 4In planning the care of a postoperative client who uses caffeine and nicotine in large quantities, the nurse might want to observe for signs and symptoms of:
1. lower pain threshold.
2. depression.
3. cardiac dysrhythmias.
4. physical and psychological withdrawal.
Question 5A client with a long history of alcohol abuse is at risk for withdrawal and delirium tremens (DTs). For what should the nurse assess this client?
1. Grand mal seizures
2. Fever, diaphoresis, and hyperactivity
3. Lethargy and fine tremors
4. Confusion, delusions, and hallucinations
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