HESI LPN · HESI LPN Mental Health Nursing · HESI Psychobiological Disorder
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A patient with a long history of hypertension and diabetes now develops confusion. The health care provider wants to make a differential diagnosis between Alzheimerâ„¢s disease and multiple infarcts. Which diagnostic procedure should the nurse expect to prepare the patient for first?
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Correct Answer: CT scan
A patient taking medication for mental illness develops restlessness and an uncontrollable need to be in motion. Which drug action causes these symptoms to develop?
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Correct Answer: Dopamine-blocking effects
A nurse can anticipate anticholinergic side effects are likely when a patient takes
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Correct Answer: imipramine.
A nurse cares for four patients who are receiving clozapine, lithium, fluoxetine, and venlafaxine, respectively. With which patient should the nurse be most alert for problems associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalance? The patient receiving
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Correct Answer: lithium.
A nurse provides health education for an adult with sleep deprivation. It is most important for the nurse to encourage caution when the patient engages in
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Correct Answer: driving a car.
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