A nurse is teaching a client how selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor medications work. The client states, "I am depressed; why I should learn about serotonin is beyond me.". The nurse should explain that:
A) Serotonin is associated with alterations in mood.
B) Increased serotonin will assist with sleep patterns.
C) Serotonin will help the client think more clearly.
D) Decreased serotonin will increase the client's energy levels.
A
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A) Transparent dressing B) Sterile padding C) Dry sterile dressing D) Gel-foam packing
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