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yoooooman

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A 10-year-old child has been taking a stimulant to help improve focus in school. The nurse is responsible for monitoring for potential side effects.
 
  Which of the following assessments would provide essential information regarding a common side effect of the medication? A) Improved academic performance
  B) Increase in on-task behavior
  C) Inspecting hair distribution
  D) Monitoring growth and development

Question 2

During interactions with a client who has major depression, it is most important for the nurse to:
 
  A) Allow time for the client to respond.
  B) Move to another question when the client does not respond.
  C) Be cheerful and joke around.
  D) Have a one-hour one-to-one session every shift.



leahchrapun

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A,



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