The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. What will the nurse tell the client about the activity of the amino acid gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), benzodiazepines, and the effect on anxiety?
A) GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. B) GABA increases neuronal excitability.
C) GABA is an excitatory neurotransmitter. D) GABA increases can be neurotoxic.
A
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The nurse is calculating intake and output for a client. Intake included 1750 ml of D5W, 500 ml of ceftriaxone, 8 oz of coffee, 4 oz of juice, and 800 ml of water. The client’s output included 1560 ml of urine, and 45 ml of vomitus. What is the total output for this client? Record your answer using a whole number. _________ml
a. 3460 ml b. 2410 ml c. 1874 ml d. 1605 ml
The nurse is investigating an area of practice in which no research evidence is available. What types of non-research information should the nurse consider? (Select all that apply.)
a. Performance improvement and risk management data b. International, national and local standards of care c. Study with pre- and post-test design d. Benchmarking e. Retrospective or concurrent chart reviews
An adolescent acts out in disruptive ways. When this patient threatens to throw a billiard ball at another adolescent, which comment by the nurse would set limits?
a. "Attention everyone: we are all going to the craft room.". b. "You will be taken to seclusion if you throw that ball.". c. "Do not throw the ball. Put it back on the pool table.". d. "Please do not lose control of your emotions.".
After the death of his wife, a man says, "I can't live without her…she was my whole life.". Select the nurse's most therapeutic reply
a. "Each day will get a little better.". b. "Her death is a terrible loss for you.". c. "It's important to recognize that she is no longer suffering.". d. "Your friends will help you cope with this change in your life.".