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tiara099

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The nurse would expect a patient with which co-morbid diagnosis to have a magnified response to the usual dose of a benzodiazepine drug?
 
  a. Rheumatoid arthritis
  b. Migraine headache
  c. Hepatic cirrhosis
  d. Osteoporosis

Question 2

Which management practice should the clinical nurse leader of a psychiatric unit institute to enhance the therapeutic environment?
 
  a. Encourage staff efficiency and time management.
  b. Emphasize timely and comprehensive documentation.
  c. Prepare a comprehensive policy and procedure manual.
  d. Implement positive reinforcement for upholding professional standards.


Sweetkitty24130

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

C
Benzodiazepines are metabolized in the liver. The cirrhotic liver will slow the metabolism rate of the drugs, leading to an exaggerated response. The distracters are not associated with decreased hepatic function.

Answer to Question 2

D
Institutional constraints and bureaucracy affect the caring ethic of nurses. Positive reinforcement for upholding nursing's professional standards is a management practice that supports nursing and will contribute positively to the therapeutic environment. The other options are not supportive of nursing.


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