Which statement is correct regarding the impact of prolonged CNS drug exposure on the central nervous system?
a. Side and adverse effects generally increase over time.
b. When tolerance develops, drug dosage should be decreased and eventually tapered off.
c. These drugs usually act immediately to produce profound structural changes in the nervous system.
d. These drugs may take some time to exert the changes that produce the desired effects.
d
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a. "We assess, plan, facilitate, and advocate to save money as much as possible." b. "We coordinate your care so you obtain needed services without incurring undue costs." c. "We seek the lowest cost provider to give you what care is necessary." d. "We collaborate with you to coordinate your care for the best outcome."
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a. Food frequency information b. Height and weight to calculate BMI c. Head circumference of each child to assess for growth d. How many children receive free or reduced-price lunches
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a. "The nurse practitioner is a student nurse who is near graduation from a basic program." b. "The nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with a master's degree in nursing and specialty certification." c. "The nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with doctoral preparation in research methodology." d. "The nurse practitioner is a nurse who practices exclusively in a university medical center."
A nurse counsels an 18-year-old client who is pregnant and is considering giving her baby up for adoption. The client asks the nurse about what she should do. The nurse presents all possible options to the client
Which task would the nurse focus on during the working phase of this nurse–client relationship? A) Establishing a contract for intervention B) Examining feelings about working with a particular client C) Establishing a plan for continuing aftercare D) Promoting the client's insight and perception of reality