A 11-year-old client has been hospitalized on the adolescent psychiatry unit with severe depression. For the past several weeks, the client has been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). What is the priority nursing action?
Answer: Implement suicide precautions.
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A) Prevents thrombosis B) Prevents deficiencies C) Aids proper digestion D) Prevents constipation
Which congenital heart disease causes cyanosis when not repaired? Select all that apply
a. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) b. Tetralogy of Fallot c. Pulmonary atresia d. Transposition of the great arteries
Which substance do adolescent athletes sometimes take in mega doses because they believe it will increase their athletic abilities?
A) Amphetamines B) Anabolic steroids C) Cocaine D) Hallucinogens
The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking a newly prescribed drug, nefazodone, for treatment of depression. Which physical assessment finding is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider immediately?
a. Bradycardia b. Dizziness c. Drowsiness d. Urinary retention