The main action of benzodiazepines is to:
1. slow REM sleep.
2. depress the CNS.
3. prolong the use of sleeping aids.
4. prevent "hangovers."
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The main action of benzodiazepines is to depress the central nervous system, which makes them useful in treating seizures.
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Mrs. J, age 68, needs to deal with the financial and legal ramifications of her husband's recent death. To which of the following sources should the nurse first direct Mrs. J?
A) Her bank or financial institution B) Her immediate family C) Veterans Affairs D) The Social Security Administration
The nurse is caring for a patient who has dysfunctional grieving after the traumatic loss of a spouse. The patient tells the nurse, "I'm so mad at God." What nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this patient?
1. Hopelessness 2. Powerlessness 3. Risk for violence 4. Spiritual distress
When the nurse and client construct a no-suicide contract, the preferable wording would be
a. "I will not try to harm myself during the next 24 hours.". b. "In the next 24 hours I will not, for any reason, accidentally or purposely, kill myself.". c. "I will not kill myself until I call you.". d. "I will not make a suicide attempt while I am hospitalized.".