Which benzodiazepine is preferred in the elderly because it is the least likely to accumulate with repeated dosing?

a. Diazepam
b. Clonazepam
c. Lorazepam
d. Estazolam


c

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The nurse is caring for a client who is suffering from schizophrenia and cocaine abuse. The client remains isolated in his room, refusing to attend unit activities. When implementing a behavioral approach, what is the first step the nurse should take?

a. Define specific consequences. b. Describe the behavior requiring change. c. Reframe the problem as a solution statement. d. Identify the tasks in sequential order.

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Order: 600 mL D5W IV to infuse in six hours. At what rate in mL/h will you set the pump?

1. 100 mL/hr 2. 10 mL/hr 3. 1.7 mL/hr 4. 60 mL/hr

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In a research proposal, the researcher states that the proposed study will explore children's feelings about chemotherapy side effects. This statement describes the

a. problem background. b. problem significance. c. research problem. d. research purpose.

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