Nursing implications for a client taking central nervous system (CNS) stimulants include monitoring the client for which of the following conditions?
A. Hyperpyrexia, slow pulse, and weight gain
B. Tachycardia, weight loss, and mood swings
C. Hypotension, weight gain, and listlessness
D. Increased appetite, slowing of sensorium, and arrhythmias
Answer: B. Tachycardia, weight loss, and mood swings
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One reason for using a concurrent audit rather than a retrospective audit is that it
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).