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melly21297

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Before administering a prescribed anxiolytic to a client, which of the following would the nurse include in the physical assessment of the client? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Blood pressure
  B) Blood glucose
  C) Pulse
  D) Respiratory rate
  E) Weight

Question 2

The nurse is assessing an infant at a well-child visit and notices that the infant has been losing weight and is lethargic. The mother is breastfeeding the child. The nurse questions the mother about any medications that she might be taking.
 
  Which of the following, if being taken by the mother, would alert the nurse to a problem? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Alprazolam
  B) Buspirone
  C) Hydroxyzine
  D) Chlordiazepoxide
  E) Lorazepam



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D, E
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The nurse's preadministration physical assessment for the administration of an anxiolytic should include blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and weight.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, D, E
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Benzodiazepines like alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, and lorazepam taken by a breastfeeding mother can result in lethargy and weight loss in the infant. Buspirone and hydroxyzine do not appear to have the same effect.




melly21297

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


okolip

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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