The nurse is admitting a 79 year-old client to a long-term care facility, whose daughter is on her way to visit. The nursing care plan might include which of the following: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Risk for Ineffective Individual Coping
2. Family expresses understanding of problems
3. Situational transition
4. Secretions are mobilized
5. Risk for Impaired Parenting
1,2,3
Rationale: The client may have difficulty adjusting to the new residence.
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A patient is diagnosed with anxiety after describing symptoms of tension, poor concentration, and difficulty sleeping that have persisted for over 6 months. Which medication will the nurse expect the provider to order for this patient?
a. Alprazolam [Xanax] b. Amitriptyline [Elavil] c. Buspirone [Buspar] d. Paroxetine [Paxil]
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1. 5 to 10 2. 20 to 30 3. 60 to 90 4. 90 to 120