A client is admitted to an outpatient facility for diagnostic testing related to insomnia. A nurse understands that sleep is induced by inhibitory neurotransmitters in the brain. Which neurotransmitter is inhibitory?
A) Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
B) Norepinephrine
C) Acetylcholine
D) Dopamine
Question 2
A student nurse has just entered his psychiatric rotation. He asks a nursing instructor, How will we know if someone may get violent? Which is the most appropriate response by the nursing instructor?
A) You can't really say for sure. You've got to be on guard with all clients at all times.
B) Certain behaviors indicate a potential for violence. They are labeled as a 'prodromal syndrome' and include rigid posture, clenched fists, and raised voice.
C) Any client can become violent, so it is best to be aware of your surroundings at all times.
D) When a client begins destroying property or hitting others, we can be sure that violence is well underway.
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