Author Question: Valium is administered to a client anxious about impending surgery. Which of the following side ... (Read 59 times)

naturalchemist · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Valium is administered to a client anxious about impending surgery. Which of the following side effects is the client at risk for?

a. Seizures
b. Falls
c. Hypertensive crisis
d. Tachycardia

Question 2

When assessing the client's recent memory, the caregiver concentrates on those events that occurred within ____ weeks.

1. 6
2. 2
3. 4
4. 3

Fayaz00962 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Orthostatic hypotension from use of a benzodiazepine places the client at risk for falls. MAOIs may cause hypertensive crisis, seizures, and tachycardia.

Answer to Question 2

2
Recent memory includes events within the past 2 weeks.