During an admission interview, a patient who reports high levels of anxiety says, "I've been using kava-kava for about a week to relieve anxiety." When the nurse assesses mental status, expected findings would be
a. reduced coordination and slurred speech.
b. intact cognitive functioning.
c. slow response times.
d. paranoid thinking.
B
Kava-kava relieves anxiety without producing cognitive impairment, reducing mental acuity, or affecting coordination. Kava-kava is known to have an affinity for benzodiazepine receptors. It does not usually produce any of the effects cited in the other options.
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a. client and family c. health care provider(s) b. nursing staff d. physical and occupational therapist
The pneumococcal vaccine immunization
A) is also effective against influenza. B) is recommended for persons starting at age 65, including those persons without health problems. C) has no known contraindications. D) is recommended to be received on a yearly basis.
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a. Vaginal bleeding b. Rupture of membranes c. Presence of abdominal pain d. Changes in maternal vital signs
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1. Toxoid 2. Live virus 3. Killed virus 4. Recombinant