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Question 1 of 5

Which assessment finding by the nurse is most suggestive to the obese client is taking dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) at this time?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Monopolizing discussions reflects the hyperactivity and talkativeness associated with stimulant use like dextroamphetamine.

Question 2 of 5

Which nursing intervention is most beneficial for the client's spouse at this time?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Modifying caregiving time reduces exhaustion, supporting the spouse's well-being while maintaining care responsibilities.

Question 3 of 5

The nurses critique a chart entry that says, 'States, I feel unwanted." Appears to be confused.' Which statement best describes why this entry is unsatisfactory?"

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failing to describe specific behaviors supporting 'confused' makes the entry vague, reducing its clinical usefulness.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is planning care for the client receiving treatment for benzodiazepine abuse. Rank the interventions in the order that they should be implemented during the client’s course of treatment.

Order the Items

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Review lifestyle changes that will need to be made.
Take vital signs.
Administer lorazepam as prescribed.
Emphasize personal responsibility for abstaining from substance abuse.
Provide information about the symptoms of withdrawal.
Encourage oral fluids.

Correct Answer: B ,C ,F, E, D, A

Rationale: VS (
B) assess withdrawal lorazepam (
C) reduces risks fluids (F) maintain hydration withdrawal info (E) educates responsibility (
D) follows stability lifestyle changes (
A) are last.

Question 5 of 5

What suggestion can the nurse make if the client complains of feeling dizzy when taking doxepin (Sinequan) at bedtime as prescribed?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Rising slowly minimizes orthostatic hypotension, a common side effect of doxepin, reducing dizziness.

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