The nurse assessing a client who complains of recently being under an unusual amount of stress would most likely identify which of the following alterations in physiological functioning?
1. lowered heart rate
2. reduced blood pressure
3. sleeping 8 hours soundly per night
4. gastrointestinal disturbances
ANS: 4
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Patients with which conditions must be carefully assessed to determine whether they would tolerate treatment with a neuromuscular-blocking agent? (Select all that apply.)
a. Pregnancy b. Hepatic disease c. Pulmonary disease d. Renal disease e. Neurologic disorders f. Psychiatric disorders
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false