A patient with a long history of hypertension and diabetes now develops confusion. The health care provider wants to make a differential diagnosis between Alzheimer's disease and multiple infarcts. Which diagnostic procedure should the nurse expect to prepare the patient for first?

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A patient with a long history of hypertension and diabetes now develops confusion. The health care provider wants to make a differential diagnosis between Alzheimer's disease and multiple infarcts. Which diagnostic procedure should the nurse expect to prepare the patient for first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse can anticipate anticholinergic side effects are likely when a patient takes:

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3 of 5

A nurse cares for four patients who are receiving clozapine lithium fluoxetine and venlafaxine respectively. With which patient should the nurse be most alert for problems associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalance?

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4 of 5

A long-term user of cocaine may well develop symptoms of other psychological disorders, such as:

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5 of 5

Drug-prevention schemes targeting young people and their parents who may be specifically at risk provide:

Correct Answer: D

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