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Valium can cause a physiologic and a psychological dependence. Valium should not cause uri-nary retention, severe dehydration, or hallucinations.
Answer to Question 2
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To best manage moderate level anxiety, the nurse should help provide outlets for tension. These activities include walking, crying, and working at simple, concrete tasks. Learning something new, watching an intense TV show, or reading information about the negative effects of anxiety are activities that may exacerbate anxiety rather than relieve it.
Patient Teaching
Magnet hospital nurse requirements
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Computerized Patient Record (CPR)
Drugs Commonly Prescribed According to Classification