For the substance abuser, the idea that negative thinking accompanies an addictive episode means                                      

After being prescribed medications to treat glaucoma, a client informs the nurse of problem with fatigue, drowsiness, and palpitations since starting the medications. What should the nurse expect as the cause of the client’s symptoms?

It is best to see the substance abuse diagnosis as a dichotomy. 

What type of sensory receptor, known for its diversity, is responsible for detecting various skin sensations and playing a role in hearing and the body’s perception of movement?

Which theory of pain supports the practice of sensory distraction as a method to decrease the perception of pain (e.g., simultaneous scratching in proximity to an injection site)?

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with glaucoma who has been prescribed latanoprost eye drops. The nurse understands that latanoprost primarily acts through which mechanism to lower intraocular pressure?

A patient with fluid loss is prescribed an isotonic IV solution. What is the primary purpose of the isotonic solution for this patient?

A patient with cerebral edema receives a hypertonic intravenous (IV) solution. What is the primary purpose of administering a hypertonic solution in this case?

A 60-year-old female patient is scheduled for elective surgery to repair a hip fracture. The surgical team has completed the preoperative preparations, and the patient has been moved to the operating room. The time-out process, a crucial safety step before surgery, is about to begin. What is the primary purpose of the time-out process in this context?

A patient recently had labs drawn and received the results of the calcium level at 11.2 mg/dL. What diagnosis is most likely to be found in the patient’s previous medical history?