James Fuller, aged 57, has a history of alcohol dependence. He ...

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James Fuller, aged 57, has a history of alcohol dependence. He has been admitted to a detoxification unit.
 
  He has tremors, he is anxious, his pulse has risen from 98 to 110, his blood pressure has risen from 140/88 to 152/100, and his temperature is six tenths of a degree above normal. He is slightly diaphoretic. Which of the following would be a priority nursing diagnosis for Mr. Fuller?
  A) Hallucinations
  B) Risk for injury
  C) Ineffective coping
  D) Denial of problems

Question 2

A nurse is talking with the husband of a female client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. During the conversation, the husband tells the nurse that she often begins to scream and curse for no apparent reason.
 
  The nurse interprets this as which of the following?
  A) Hypersexuality
  B) Disinhibition
  C) Hypervocalization
  D) Apathy

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C

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