A nurse administering a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant should carefully observe the patient for symptoms related to
a. dopamine excess.
b. decreased GABA level.
c. increased serotonin level.
d. decreased acetylcholine level.
C
Depression is thought to be related to decreased amounts of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin. SSRIs increase the reuptake of serotonin, increasing the availability of this neurotransmitter at the synapse. If the SSRI is effective, the increased serotonin will result in a decrease in symptoms of depression. The other options would not be related to SSRI administration.
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a. inadequate intake of iron. b. the fetus establishing iron stores. c. dilution of hemoglobin concentration. d. decreased production of erythrocytes.
The nurse delegates the unlicensed nursing assistant (UAP) to ambulate an older adult client. What information must the nurse communicate to the UAP when delegating this task?
a. "The client has skid-proof socks, so there is no need to use your gait belt." b. "Teach the client how to use her walker while you are ambulating up the hall." c. "Sit the client on the edge of the bed with legs dangling before ambulating." d. "Ask the client if she needs pain medica-tion before you walk her in the hall."
The nurse prepares the male client for NGT removal and the client becomes anxious. Which does the nurse use to reassure the client before removing the NGT?
1. Grasp the tube and remove it quickly. 2. Medicate the client with an analgesic. 3. Tell the client this procedure is painless. 4. Inform client that it takes a few seconds.