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amal

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A nurse is completing discharge teaching to a client diagnosed with an anxiety disorder who has been prescribed diazepam (Valium). Which of the following would be an important component of the discharge teaching?
 
  A) There is no potential for addiction to the drug.
  B) The drug acts to depress the central nervous system, causing sedation.
  C) The client should monitor his or her blood pressure for increased values.
  D) The drug can cause increased appetite.

Question 2

The nurse has been assigned to a client diagnosed with depression. Which neurotransmitter has been implicated in depression?
 
  A) Dopamine
  B) Acetylcholine
  C) Serotonin
  D) GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)


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mcinincha279

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

B

Answer to Question 2

C


amal

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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