A nurse in a mental health facility is collecting a blood specimen from a client.
The client is hallucinating and states, "That looks like a snake, and I won't let it take all of my blood.”. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?.

"I'm using a syringe to obtain your blood, not a snake.”.

"Your provider requires this blood specimen.”.

"You must be mistaken.

Snakes cannot be in the clinic.”.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

(Null)

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Cardiac arrhythmia is a contraindication for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) because ECT can cause changes in heart rate and blood pressure, which could be dangerous for someone with an existing heart condition.

Choice B rationale:

Crohn’s disease is not a contraindication for ECT. It is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, and while it can cause significant health problems, it does not directly affect the safety or efficacy of ECT.

Choice C rationale:

Renal colic, a type of pain that can occur when a kidney stone is present, is not a contraindication for ECT. It is unrelated to the brain and nervous system and does not affect the safety or efficacy of ECT.

Choice D rationale:

Asthma is not a contraindication for ECT. While severe asthma should be well-controlled before any procedure that involves anesthesia, it is not a direct contraindication for ECT.

A. Aripiprazole B. Bupropion. C. Quetiapine. D. Risperidone.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

This statement is incorrect. Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic medication and is not used for smoking cessation.

Choice B rationale:

This statement is correct. Bupropion is an antidepressant that has been shown to be effective in helping people quit smoking.

Choice C rationale:

This statement is incorrect. Quetiapine is an antipsychotic medication and is not used for smoking cessation.

Choice D rationale:

This statement is incorrect. Risperidone is an antipsychotic medication and is not used for smoking cessation.

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A nurse in a mental health facility is collecting a blood specimen from a client.
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