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An appropriate short-term goal for a withdrawn, isolated patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is, The patient will: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..
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
Entry level nurse competencies
Patient health history form.
Patient health history form Cont.
Regions of the Brain Affected by Antianxiety Medications