In choosing a benzodiazepam to treat anxiety the prescriber needs to be aware of the possibility of dependence. The benzodiazepam with the greatest likelihood of rapidly developing dependence is:
1. Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
2. Clonazepam (Klonopin)
3. Alprazolam (Xanax)
4. Oxazepam (Serax)
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Which of the following facilitates communication in interdisciplinary team (IDT) conferences?
a. Setting time limits on the discussion of each resident b. Requiring that all members attend on time and are prepared c. Writing the needed changes in the plan of care before the meeting d. Inviting the family to meet with individual members of the team rather than coming to IDT meetings
The nurse is doing an admission physical exam on an older adult. The client is concerned about his blood pressure. The nurse explains:
1. The heart gets smaller with age 2. The left ventricular chamber wall gets thinner 3. The arteries are less elastic, and less sensitive 4. The body's circulation responds quickly to postural or positional changes
A family member of a patient with severe dermatitis says, "I was always so careful to bathe him every day. I guess I just wasn't careful enough." The nurse's best response would be:
1. "Dermatitis is not caused by poor hygiene." 2. "Don't worry; we will bathe him thoroughly while he is here." 3. "You will have a chance to do better when he is back at home." 4. "You shouldn't feel like the skin condition is your fault."
A patient has been admitted with a diagnosis of hypoactive delirium. Which nursing in-tervention is supported by this diagnosis?
a. Encouraging fluids to minimize constipation b. Frequently assessing both visual and auditory hallucinations c. Scheduling frequent changing of position to prevent skin breakdown d. Dimming the lights to help control eye discomfort resulting from cataracts