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tingc95

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The nurse taking care of a patient with panic disorder understands that which nursing interventions are important at this anxiety level?
 
  1. Speak in a low voice and help patient identify triggers.
  2. Encourage the patient to explore alternative coping strategies.
  3. Remain calm and assist patient with problem-solving techniques.
  4. Administer medications as prescribed and respect the need for personal space without leaving the patient unattended.

Question 2

The nurse taking care of an older adult patient recently diagnosed with anxiety disorder. The patient asks why the primary care provider is reluctant to prescribe an antianxiety medication.
 
  The nurse educates that patient about which possible adverse effect of antianxiety medications commonly seen in older adults?
  1. Dizziness
  2. Decreased libido
  3. Gastrointestinal distress
  4. Paradoxical reaction


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

Answer: 4
Explanation: When taking care of a patient at the panic level of anxiety nursing interventions will include: remaining calm; staying with the patient; using clear, simple, and direct communication; helping the patient regain a sense of control; ensuring the safety of the patient and others; respecting the need for personal space, but not leaving the patient unattended; administering medications as prescribed; reinforcing reality; and getting assistance as needed.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4
Explanation: Special considerations should be given when administering antianxiety medication to older adults due to the slower rate of clearance secondary to a slow metabolism rate, increased accumulation, and/or greater sensitivity to central nervous system depressants. Older adults may exhibit a paradoxical effect in which the medication gives an opposite effect than the expected outcome. Dizziness, decreased libido, and gastrointestinal side effects may also be seen, but these are not side effects specific to older adults.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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