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Chloeellawright

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An older person presents in the emergency with symptoms such as tachycardia, shortness of breath, light-headedness, and trembling. Having ruled out any physical causes, what might be the most likely discharge diagnosis seen on the chart?
 
  a. generalized anxiety disorder
  b. panic attack/panic disorder
  c. delirium
  d. depression

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A nursing instructor is discussing dehydration risks in the older adult with a student nurse. What response by the student indicates that the student needs further education?
 
  A) I will offer my client a drink of water every time I enter the client's room.
  B) I will administer my client's furosemide (Lasix) with the evening meal.
  C) I will administer my client's furosemide (Lasix) with breakfast.
  D) I will ensure that fresh water is available to my client.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


Chloeellawright

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

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