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Yi-Chen

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The nurse is educating a patient who has just been prescribed diazepam (Valium). The nurse cautions the patient that diazepam (Valium) may cause which problem?
 
  a. Dependency
  b. Urinary retention
  c. Severe dehydration
  d. Hallucinations

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with moderate anxiety. Which activity should the nurse encourage to best manage the patient's anxiety?
 
  a. Taking a walk
  b. Learning a new game
  c. Watching an intense television show
  d. Reading a pamphlet about the negative effects of anxiety



Toya9913

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Answer to Question 1

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Valium can cause a physiologic and a psychological dependence. Valium should not cause uri-nary retention, severe dehydration, or hallucinations.

Answer to Question 2

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To best manage moderate level anxiety, the nurse should help provide outlets for tension. These activities include walking, crying, and working at simple, concrete tasks. Learning something new, watching an intense TV show, or reading information about the negative effects of anxiety are activities that may exacerbate anxiety rather than relieve it.



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