A Client Is in the Emergency Department After an Overdose

question 31

Multiple Choice

A client is in the emergency department after an overdose of an unknown substance.Which assessment findings does the nurse correlate with possible salicylate poisoning?

• A) Increased deep tendon reflexes
• B) Increased rate and depth of respiration
• C) Decreased capillary refill
• D) Decreased intestinal motility and paralytic ileus

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Definitions:

Regression Equation

A mathematical formula used to predict a dependent variable based on one or more independent variables.

Criterion

A standard or rule by which something can be judged or measured.

Correlation

A statistical measure that expresses the extent to which two variables change together, but does not necessarily imply causation.

Variables

Elements, features, or factors that can change and have different values across individuals or situations in a research study.