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magmichele12

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The student nurse is caring for a client who has depression associated with Parkinson's disease. The student would expect the client's medication to include:
 
  A) Quetiapine (Seroquel).
  B) Olanzapine (Zyprexa).
  C) Paroxetine (Paxil).
  D) Pramipexole (Mirapex).

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Henry Smith is 88 years old and has been having periods of disorientation and confusion that worsen at night. He has been given a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
 
  When you pick up Henry's tray after supper, you observe that he has not touched any of the food. As his nurse, you understand that:
  A) He is too depressed to eat
  B) He sees ants in his food
  C) He is too forgetful to remember to eat
  D) He is deliberately obstinate


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kthug

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


magmichele12

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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