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craiczarry

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A nurse tells a client that an injection of medication called atropine sulfate (Atropen) will be administered about 30 minutes before electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment.
 
  Which rationale should the nurse provide to the client for giving this medication?
  A) It will alleviate your anxiety.
  B) It will relax your muscles.
  C) It will decrease secretions.
  D) It will put you to sleep for the treatment.

Question 2

When undertaking care for patients with eating disorders, a nurse should first:
 
  a. perform a complete patient assessment.
  b. obtain a history from the patient's family.
  c. examine personal feelings about weight.
  d. question the patient as to when he or she last ate a meal.



tennis14576

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C
Self-examination before beginning therapeutic work is wise. If the nurse suspects that he or she has an eating disorder, it may be difficult to provide care for patients who cannot regulate their eating responses.



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