A client is about to begin treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with a central nervous system stimulant. The nurse should ask about the client's daily intake of:
1. tyramine foods.
2. protein.
3. carbohydrates.
4. caffeine.
Question 2A client in the emergency department with a fractured leg is prescribed morphine for pain. Prior to giving the first dose of medication, the nurse should ask about alcohol or sedative intake during the day because:
1. giving morphine while the client is drinking can cause urinary retention.
2. the client might experience constipation.
3. morphine is a central nervous system depressant.
4. morphine can cause clots if there has been alcohol ingestion.
Question 3The nurse is caring for a client with a history of performing self-harm behavior. Which actions should the nurse encourage the client to perform instead of implementing self-harm? (Select all that apply.)
1. Yelling
2. Sing loudly
3. Kicking the dog
4. Taking a cold shower
5. Count the ceiling tiles
Question 4A client with substance abuse and dependency notices that it takes more and more of the substance to achieve the desired effect. The nurse should tell the client that the client is experiencing:
1. euphoria.
2. withdrawal.
3. denial.
4. tolerance.
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