Which of the following statements by the nurse is most appropriate when addressing a client with a barbiturate overdose who awakens in a confused state and exhibits stable vital signs?
1. "I'm here to help you beat your drug habit. But it's you who will need to work hard."
2. "It's time to get straight and stay clean and put an end to your torture."
3. "I'm glad you pulled through; it was touch and go with you for a while."
4. "You're in the hospital because of a drug problem; I'm one of the nurses who will help you."
Answer:
4. "You're in the hospital because of a drug problem; I'm one of the nurses who will help you."
Explanation:
Clients like the client in the question given above, who is in a confused state, need to be addressed in a calm and reassuring manner and in easy to understand terms. This would enable the client to better understand his situation and allay whatever anxiety that might arise.
Statement 1, 2 and 3 all contain vague and confusing words that seem judgmental, which will only confuse the patient the more and make him anxious.
Statement 4 is the most appropriate statement the nurse can make in addressing the client in his confused state of mind.
Answer:
Photosynthesis makes the glucose that is used in cellular respiration to make ATP. ... While photosynthesis requires carbon dioxide and releases oxygen, cellular respiration requires oxygen and releases carbon dioxide. It is the released oxygen that is used by us and most other organisms for cellular respiration.
Explanation:
Answer:
Medical Detoxification
Explanation:
Detox or detoxification is the process of safely and systematically withdrawing from a substance such as drugs or alcohol. For many, it’s an important first step in recovery, allowing the body to withdraw from potentially dangerous substances without risking hospitalization.
Many drugs have significant withdrawal symptoms once you quit using them, you tend to experiencing considerable discomfort and pain. Without proper medical attention, these withdrawal symptoms can become dangerous to your health and even become life‐threatening.
Objectives of Detoxification include
1. Evaluation‐the testing of substances in the bloodstream, their concentrations and any co‐occurring mental or physical conditions that may accompany substance abuse as well as other medical and social assessments.
2. Stabilization‐assisting patients through the withdrawal process towards a stable and substance‐ free state.
3. Fostering Entry into Treatment‐preparing clients to enter formal treatment and providing encouragement and support.