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karateprodigy

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Which of the following is the highest priority for admission to inpatient care?
 
  A) Confusion or disorientation
  B) Need for medication changes
  C) Safety of self or others
  D) Withdrawal from alcohol or other drugs

Question 2

An 80-year-old client visits the mental health clinic with her daughter. During the assessment process, the client tells the nurse that she is taking an antidepressant, an antibiotic, and an occasional aspirin.
 
  Which question would be most important for the nurse to ask?
  A) How much grapefruit juice do you drink on a daily basis?
  B) How much orange juice do you drink on a daily basis?
  C) How much tomato juice do you drink on a daily basis?
  D) How much grape juice do you drink on a daily basis?



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JYan

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Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback: Safety is a priority; the inpatient setting provides for the safety of the client and/or others.

Answer to Question 2

A




karateprodigy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent


Zebsrer

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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