An important nursing indication is to monitor children who are depressed for a number of symptoms that could herald increased suicide risk, including all EXCEPT which of the following?
a. panic
b. agitation
c. somnolence
d. anxiety
C
Somnolence is not a major reason to monitor children for suicidal risk. Somnolence is a feeling of drowsiness or sleeping too long. Areas of concern would include panic, agitation and anxiety. These factors may cause an increased risk of suicide.
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a. Would another LPN do the same thing under these circumstances? b. Why was there no one directly supervising Mrs. Smith at all times? c. Where was the physician while all this was going on? d. Did Mrs. Smith give express permission for the IV?
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A) "OA is a noninflammatory joint disease. RA is characterized by inflamed, swollen joints. B) "OA and RA are very similar. OA affects the smaller joints, and RA affects the larger, weight-bearing joints." C) "OA affects joints on both sides of the body. RA is usually unilateral." D) "OA is more common in women. RA is more common in men."
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A) Sulfonylureas B) Biguanides C) Alpha-glucosidase Inhibitors D) Thiazolidinediones
MC The nurse is teaching a class about substance abuse. A portion of the class discusses the desirable initial effects of some of the substances. Which substances should be cited as producing a euphoric initial effect? (Select all that apply.)
A. Cocaine B. Nicotine C. Inhalants D. Amphetamines E. Phencyclidine (PCP)