NURS 497 Exam 2 with Questions and Verified Answers

NURS 497 Exam 2 with Questions and Verified Answers A nurse holds the hand of a client who is withdrawing from alcohol. What is the nurse's rationale for this intervention? a. to assess for emotional strength b. to assess for Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome c. to assess for tachycardia d. to assess for fine tremors ANSWER d. to assess for fine tremors how should the nurse assess a patient for alcohol addiction? a. by referring the client for physician examination b. by using a screening tool such as the CAGE questionnaire c. by asking directly if the client has ever had an issue with alcohol ANSWER b. by using a screening tool such as the CAGE questionnaire a pt is admitted to the ED for recent meth use. What assessments need to be prioritzed be the nurse? a. obtain a health history including prior drug use b. monitor client's ECG and vital signs c. reorient the client at frequent intervals d. keep the client in a quiet and darkened room ANSWER b. monitor client's ECG and vital signs