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Alainaaa8

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A 22-year-old nursing student has been taking
 
  NoDoz (caffeine) tablets for the past few weeks to make it through the end of the semester and exam week. She is in the university clinic today because she is exhausted. What nursing diagnosis may be appropriate for her?
  a. Noncompliance
  b. Impaired physical mobility
  c. Disturbed sleep pattern
  d. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements

Question 2

A 6-year-old boy has been started on an
 
  extended-release form of methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin) for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). During a follow-up visit, his mother tells the nurse that she has been giving the medication at bedtime so that it will be in his system when he goes to school the next morning. What is the nurse's appropriate evaluation of the mother's actions?
  a. She is giving him the medication dosage appropriately.
  b. The medication should not be taken until he is at school.
  c. The medication should be taken with meals for optimal absorption.
  d. The medication should be given 4 to 6 hours before bedtime to diminish insomnia.



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tuwy

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D




Alainaaa8

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


vickyvicksss

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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