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D2AR0N

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A client is recently prescribed risperidone (Risperdal) by the healthcare provider. Which would be a priority nursing consideration for this client?
 
  A) Assess blood pressure and heart rate.
  B) Monitor for increased agitation.
  C) Assess for drowsiness.
  D) Monitor for neuroleptic syndrome.

Question 2

A clinic nurse is providing care for several clients. Which client is at the highest risk for anorexia nervosa?
 
  A) A 16-year-old Hispanic female client
  B) A 21-year-old Hispanic female client
  C) A 16-year-old male Caucasian client
  D) A 22-year-old male Caucasian client


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Answer: D

Monitoring for neuroleptic syndrome is a priority nursing consideration for a client taking risperidone (Risperdal). The nurse must monitor for signs and symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome and tardive dyskinesia and immediately report signs and symptoms of these conditions. Monitoring for increased agitation and assessing for drowsiness are nursing considerations for clients taking Risperdal, but they are not the priority diagnosis. Assessing blood pressure and heart rate would be a priority nursing consideration for the client taking Inderal.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

Eating disorders can impact individuals at any age. Adolescents and young adults are among the group most often diagnosed with eating disorders. In the United States, among adolescents and teens between the ages of 13 and 17, an estimated 2.7 of these individuals have an eating disorder. Anorexia nervosa is most prevalent among non-Hispanic Caucasian adolescents. Bulimia nervosa is most prevalent among Hispanic adolescents.


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