A child is prescribed atomoxetine HCl. The nurse instructs the mother to monitor her child for:
a. increased hunger. c. polyuria.
b. increased thirst. d. increased attention span.
Question 2
While teaching the mother of a child receiving atomoxetine HCl about the drug, the mother asks the nurse what norepinephrine is. The nurse's best response would be:
a. It's a neurotransmitter in the brain that decreases excitability.
b. It is a chemical that regulates what a person thinks and how he or she reacts.
c. It is a chemical in the brain that helps focus attention and organize thoughts.
d. It is the opposite of dopamine, the chemical that causes Parkinson's disease.
When using an interpreter, the nurse should pose questions directly to the patient, not the interpre
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