Exam 10: Substance Use Disorders

Which nursing activity can the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)who are working in a family practice clinic?

A patient who has a history of ongoing opioid use is hospitalized for surgery. After a visit by a friend,the nurse finds that the patient is unresponsive with pinpoint pupils. Which prescribed medication will the nurse administer?

A patient who is admitted to the hospital for wound debridement admits to using fentanyl (Sublimaze)illegally. What withdrawal signs does the nurse expect?

A patient admitted with shortness of breath and chest pain who is a pack-a-day smoker tells the nurse,"I am just not ready to quit smoking yet." Which response by the nurse is appropriate for the patient's stage of change?

A disoriented and agitated patient comes to the emergency department and admits using methamphetamine. Vital signs are blood pressure 164/94 mm Hg,heart rate 136 beats/min and irregular,and respirations 32 breaths/min. Which action by the nurse is most important?