A client is hospitalized for psychotic symptoms including auditory hallucinations and paranoid delusions. Based on an understanding of neurobiology, the nurse knows the psychotic symptoms arise from disruptions in which neurotransmitter?
1. Norepinephrine
2. Serotonin
3. Acetylcholine
4. Dopamine
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Rationale: Dopamine disruptions are involved in psychosis. Serotonin and norepinephrine are associated with mood disorders. Acetylcholine is associated with dementia of the Alzheimer's type.
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The RN notifies the nursing su-pervisor of the medication error and calls the physician to report the occurrence. The nurse who administered the inaccurate medication dose understands that the: 1. Error will result in suspension. 2. Incident will be reported to the board of nursing. 3. Incident will be documented in the personnel file. 4. Incident report is a method of promoting quality care and risk management.
The administration of a healthcare organization (HCO) is concerned about the increasing costs of Joint Commission accreditation. One administrator suggests, "Let's just withdraw from the process
" What should the administrative staff consider prior to acting on this suggestion? Select all that apply. 1. The HCO could no longer offer obstetric or pediatric services. 2. The HCO could no longer serve as a training center for medical students. 3. The HCO could no longer offer clinical experiences for nursing students. 4. The HCO could no longer offer emergency services. 5. The HCO could no longer receive any federal funds.
To prevent infection, the IV insertion site must be kept
A) damp. B) uncovered. C) dry. D) wrapped up.
The condition known as beriberi that is characterized by weakness, paresthesia, hypotension, and sensory and motor dysfunction is caused by ________.
A. vitamin B2 deficiency B. vitamin K deficiency C. vitamin B1 deficiency D. vitamin C deficiency