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azncindy619

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A major side effect of benzodiazepines is
 
  a. hypertension.
  b. respiratory depression.
  c. renal failure.
  d. phlebitis at the IV site.

Question 2

A patient who has sustained a head injury has increased nutritional needs related to the
 
  a. decrease in metabolism as a result of coma.
  b. decrease in blood sugar from a lack of dietary supplementation.
  c. anabolism and wound healing.
  d. hypermetabolism and catabolism associated with the injury.



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Answer to Question 1

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The major side effects of benzodiazepines include hypotension and respiratory depression. These side effects are dose related.

Answer to Question 2

D
Patients with neurologic alterations have increased needs because of hypermetabolism and catabolism after head injury. Poor food intake is related to altered state of consciousness, dysphagia or other chewing or swallowing difficulties, or ileus resulting from spinal cord injury or use of pentobarbital.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Gracias!

 

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