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yoooooman · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

What is the expected feeling and/or behavior experienced by military families during the sustainment cycle of deployment, as described by Pincus and associates?

1. Feelings alternate between denial and anticipation of loss.
2. Feelings alternate between excitement and apprehension associated with homecoming.
3. Feelings focus on the establishment of new support systems and new family routines.
4. Feelings focus on the struggle to take charge of the details of the new family structure.

Question 2

An aging client diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder takes an antipsychotic and a beta-adrenergic blocking agent for hypertension. Understanding the combined side effects of these drugs, which statement by a nurse is most appropriate?

1. Make sure you concentrate on taking slow, deep, cleansing breaths.
2. Watch your diet and try to engage in some regular physical activity.
3. Rise slowly when you change position from lying to sitting or sitting to standing.
4. Wear sunscreen and try to avoid midday sun exposure.

ttt030911 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: In the pre-deployment cycle, feelings alternate between denial and anticipation of loss. In the redeployment cycle, feelings alternate between excitement and apprehension associated with homecoming. In the sustainment cycle, families establish new support systems and new family routines. In the deployment cycle, the spouse struggles to take charge of the details of living without his or her partner.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: The most appropriate statement by the nurse is to instruct the client to rise slowly when changing positions. Antipsychotic medications and beta blockers cause a decrease in blood pressure. When given in combination, the additive effect of these drugs places the client at risk for developing orthostatic hypotension.