NCLEX-PN Premium Exam Questions

A pattern of behavior known as the cycle of abuse has been described in the literature. It involves a honeymoon stage, followed by a buildup of stress, an angry outburst that might involve beating, reconciliation, and another honeymoon phase. Clients who do not receive help are at increased risk of harm, which might include homicide.

Psychosocial Integrity

Diuretics such as furosemide might deplete serum potassium. Additionally, the action of digitalis might be

potentiated by hypokalemia. These drugs are not associated with hyperkalemia. Diuretic therapy could cause

hyponatremia, not hypernatremia. Choice 4 is generally associated with poor nutrition, alcoholism, and excessive

GI or renal losses.Physiological Adaptation

Simultaneous or sequential use of more than one substance is very common. Multiple drug use can enhance, lessen, or change the nature of the intoxication, or relive withdrawal symptoms. Heroin users often also use alcohol, marijuana, or benzodiazepines. Multiple drug use is especially dangerous if synergistic drugs are combined. Multiple drug use complicates assessment and intervention because the client might be demonstrating the effects or withdrawal from several drugs.Psychosocial Integrity

Guillain-Barré syndrome has a severe complication of respiratory failure. The remaining choices are peripheral nerve conditions, like Guillain-Barré. However, they do not lead to such a severe complication.Reduction of Risk Potential