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ashley

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A physician orders a medication to be administered by a nurse 30 minutes before each electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment. This medication will decrease secretions and will maintain heart rate during the convulsion.
 
  Which medication would the physician most likely prescribe for this purpose?
  A) Thiopental sodium (Pentothal)
  B) Atropine sulfate (Atropen)
  C) Succinylcholine (Anectine)
  D) Clonazepam (Klonopin)

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client with low self-esteem. Which nonverbal communication should the nurse anticipate?
 
  A) Arms crossed
  B) Eyes pointed downward
  C) Staring at the nurse
  D) Smiling inappropriately


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kmb352

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


ashley

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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