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maegan_martin

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The nurse is caring for a healthy older patient who tells her that he is going to die and wishes no heroic measures to be taken. There are no advance directives on the chart.
 
  The nurse leaves the room and returns minutes later to find the patient with no pulse and not breathing. What should the nurse do? a. call a code or 911 and begin CPR
  b. quickly write and sign advance directives
  c. leave the room and close the door
   d. call the doctor before beginning CPR

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A newly licensed nurse is preparing to administer a psychotropic medication to an elderly client. The nurse questions the preceptor regarding adverse effects of these medications. Which is the most appropriate statement from the preceptor?
 
  A) Extrapyramidal symptoms such as akathisia will occur within a few days of starting a psychotropic medication.
  B) Akathisia refers to an acute, painful, spastic contraction of muscle groups that often occurs soon after initiating treatment.
  C) Tardive dyskinesia can be reversed when the offending medication has been stopped.
  D) Extrapyramidal symptoms such as akathisia can occur in a client who has been taking a psychotropic medication for years.



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frankwu0507

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D




maegan_martin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Wow, this really help

 

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