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geodog55

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient who experiences anxiety and insomnia and is prescribed benzodiazepines. When developing the plan of care, what would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis related to potential adverse effects of the drug?
 
  A) Provide patient teaching about drug therapy.
  B) Anxiety related to drug therapy.
  C) Risk for injury related to central nervous system (CNS) effects.
  D) Avoid preventable adverse effects, including abuse and dependence.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing the patient prescribed hydroxocobalamin for discharge and teaches the patient to be alert for what adverse effects? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Itching
  B) Peripheral edema
  C) Hypotension
  D) Heart failure
  E) Constipation


Bison

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
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The most appropriate nursing diagnosis related to adverse effects of the drug is risk for injury related to CNS effects because benzodiazepines can have many CNS adverse effects. Anxiety is the condition for which drug therapy is prescribed not related to drug therapy. Patient teaching and avoiding adverse effects are interventions and not nursing diagnoses.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
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Hydroxocobalamin has been associated with itching, rash, and signs of excessive vitamin B12 levels, which can also include peripheral edema and heart failure. Hypotension and constipation are not adverse effects of hydroxocobalamin therapy.


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