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_____ is usually the cause of death with an overdose of opioids.

A nurse provides oral care to an unconscious patient. Which patient position enhances the patient’s safety during this procedure?

Which term does the nurse document in the patient’s medical record for the movement of the intestines?

Administering a drug of greater potency is better because drugs of greater potency do not require as high a dose.

The nurse provides care to a patient who develops respiratory distress. The patient needs to be positioned to allow for the chest to expand to maximum capacity for moving air in and out of the lungs. In which position does the nurse place the patient?

The nurse provides care to a patient whose proper flexion of the ankle is lost, and permanent plantar flexion of the foot develops. The nurse includes interventions in the plan of care to address which condition?

Which of the following components of an injected amide local anesthetic agent may produce a hypersensitivity reaction that exhibits itself as an acute asthmatic attack?

An instructor has been teaching nursing students about taking precautions to reduce the risk of exposure to blood and bodily fluids. Which action performed by a student indicates further teaching is required? 

Knowledge of pharmacology aids the dental professional in:

Which of the following periodontal diseases is usually not treated with antimicrobials?