Which assessment data would indicate to the nurse that the patient who is prescribed a benzodiazepine is experiencing a medication side effect?
a. Dizziness
b. Reduced irritability
c. Reduced nervousness
d. Physiological dependency
A
A common side effect of benzodiazepine therapy is dizziness. Two options indicate that the patient is actually obtaining relief from the benzodiazepine, and physiological dependency is unlikely, whereas psychological dependency can occur if the patient is not taught effective ways to manage anxiety aside from taking a pill.
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Nurses in practice may have a difficult time with Parse's theory. Which of the following is the primary reason for this difficulty?
A) The organization is illogical B) It is based on a medical model of care C) It has unfamiliar terminology D) It is more effective when used in educational settings.