The longer-term Xanax patient comes in and states they need a higher dose of the medication. They deny any additional, new, or accelerating triggers of their anxiety. What is the probable reason?
1. They have become tolerant of the medication, which is characterized by the need for higher and higher doses.
2. They are a drug seeker.
3. They are suicidal.
4. They only need additional counseling on lifestyle modification.
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The nurse who is preparing to discharge a patient who has undergone a left knee replacement examines whether or not patient goals have been met. What stage of the nursing process is being explored?
A) Assessment B) Planning C) Intervention D) Evaluation
The nurse instruct a client about the role of carbohydrates in the diet. Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
a. "I know a food has too much carbohydrate if it is sweet." b. "Eating excess carbohydrates is the surest way to get sick." c. "Certain ones can be useful in helping to lower cholesterol levels." d. "I need to cut back on carbohydrates because they are not good for me."
A blunt-force injury to the forehead would result in a coup injury to which region of the brain?
a. Frontal b. Temporal c. Parietal d. Occipital
Treatment should begin as ____________________ as possible.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).