A client is prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) for treatment of short-term insomnia. Which is the primary safety concern of the nurse?

A. Dizziness and daytime sedation
B. Nausea
C. Diarrhea
D. Sleepwalking


Answer: D

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a. Does not affect drug effect b. Decreases the effect of drugs c. Is not a concern for older adults d. Potentially increases the effect of the drug

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While observing an admission interview, the nursing student recognizes open ended questions as starting with: Standard Text: Select all that apply

1. "How" 2. "What" 3. "Do you..." 4. "Did that..." 5. "Would you..."

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Stress-related symptoms account for 60% of all primary care visits. What are the implications for practice?

1. An understanding of how stress influences disease will allow us to identify appropriate treatments. 2. An understanding of stress will allow us to teach clients stress reduction techniques. 3. An understanding of stress will allow us to identify integrative treatments. 4. An understanding of stress will allow us to identify clients at risk of mental illness.

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A patient complains of pain in her bladder. In which body cavity are the bladder, lower colon, rectum, and urinary and reproductive systems located?

a. Pelvic b. Mediastinum c. Pleural d. Abdominal

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