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naturalchemist

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Valium is administered to a client anxious about impending surgery. Which of the following side effects is the client at risk for?
 
  a. Seizures
  b. Falls
  c. Hypertensive crisis
  d. Tachycardia

Question 2

When assessing the client's recent memory, the caregiver concentrates on those events that occurred within ____ weeks.
 
  1. 6
  2. 2
  3. 4
  4. 3


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Fayaz00962

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

B
Orthostatic hypotension from use of a benzodiazepine places the client at risk for falls. MAOIs may cause hypertensive crisis, seizures, and tachycardia.

Answer to Question 2

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Recent memory includes events within the past 2 weeks.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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