A 70-year-old patient has just started taking lorazepam 10 days ago for anxiety issues related the death of her husband. She is staying with her daughter for a couple of weeks
The patient's daughter has noticed that her mother is having difficulty walking and seems to be confused at times and calls the clinic to report this to the nurse. The nurse will inform the daughter that
A) a dose adjustment should be made if these symptoms persist.
B) the drug should be stopped immediately if these effects persist.
C) the drug should be administered intravenously if these effects persist.
D) no changes should be made at this time; the adverse effects will resolve with continued use.
A
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A postpartum patient is upset that the baby was born with a congenital port-wine birthmark on the skin of the upper part of the right side of the face. What should the nurse explain to the mother about this birthmark?
A) "The birthmark is a part of a syndrome that can be cured with medication.". B) "The birthmark can be removed surgically so the child will develop normally.". C) "The birthmark is a concentration of melanin in the skin and causes cosmetic problems.". D) "The baby may have some numbness on the left side of the body because of the birthmark.".
The nurse knows that because people with mental illness continue to be ostracized from mainstream society, families must cope with the burden of:
A) Dementia. B) Stigma. C) Shame. D) Isolation.