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kellyjaisingh

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A nurse is administering medications to a client. A health-care provider has ordered bupropion (Wellbutrin XL) to increase the client's brain levels of dopamine and norepinephrine.
 
  The nurse administers the medication with the understanding that a decrease in norepinephrine may play a significant role in:
  A) Bipolar disorder.
  B) Schizophrenia.
  C) Anxiety disorders.
  D) Depression.

Question 2

An appropriate short-term goal for a withdrawn, isolated patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is, The patient will:
 
  a. participate in all therapeutic activities..
  b. define major barriers to communication..
  c. talk about feelings of withdrawal in group..
  d. consistently interact with an assigned nurse..


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

D

Answer to Question 2

D
Interacting with at least one person is desirable to reduce complete withdrawal and isolation. Such interaction provides the basis for formation of trust and the development of a nurse-patient relationship.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
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