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Question 1 of 5

A school nurse is planning a program for parents on 'Drugs Commonly Abused by Teenagers'. Which of the following information should be included about inhalants? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A, D, E, F

Rationale: Correct information includes: Monitoring for bags/rags (
A), sudden death risks (
D), CNS depression (E), and types of inhalants (F). Brain damage is likely (B is false), and use is not declining (C is false).

Question 2 of 5

A client with schizophrenia is started on paliperidone (Invega). Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Paliperidone can increase the risk of metabolic syndrome, including elevated blood glucose, making monitoring blood glucose levels essential.

Question 3 of 5

When caring for a client who was a victim of a crime, the nurse is aware that recovery from any crime can be a long and difficult process depending on the meaning it has for the client. Which of the following should the nurse assess as most important for this client?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The client's perception of the crime is most important, as it shapes their emotional response and recovery process.

Question 4 of 5

When asked about her stresses before admission, an anxious client stares blankly at the nurse and mutters unintelligibly. Which of the following descriptions of the client's behaviors should the nurse document in the client's chart?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Describing the client's behavior objectively as a blank look and incomprehensible mumble accurately reflects the observation without assuming uncooperativeness or disorientation.

Question 5 of 5

The wife of a client with bipolar disorder, manic phase, states to the nurse, 'He's acting so crazy. What did he do to get this way?' The nurse bases the response on the understanding of which of the following about this disorder?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Bipolar disorder is primarily due to neurotransmitter imbalances, though genetics may contribute.

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