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Pea0909berry

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Excitotoxicity in persons diagnosed with TBIs is associated primarily with which neurotransmitter?
 
  a. Norepinephrine
  b. Glutamate
  c. Dopamine
  d. Serotonin

Question 2

An older adult patient is admitted with a diagnosis of delirium secondary to a urinary tract infection. The family asks whether or not the patient will recover. Select the nurse's best response.
 
  a. The healthcare provider is the best person to answer your question.
  b. The confusion will probably get better as we treat the infection.
  c. Unfortunately, delirium is a progressively disabling disorder.
  d. I will be glad to contact the chaplain to talk with you.


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jliusyl

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Excitotoxicity is associated with overfiring of neurons secondary to activation of glutamate. The remaining options are not associated with this reaction.

Answer to Question 2

B
Usually, as the underlying cause of the delirium is treated, the symptoms of delirium clear. The distracters mislead the family.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
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