A Nurse Is Developing the Initial Care Plan for a Client

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse is developing the initial care plan for a client who is prescribed a central nervous system stimulant for the treatment of ADHD.Which nursing diagnoses will most likely be a part of this care plan?Select all that apply.

• A)Family Processes,Interrupted
• B)Development: Delayed,Risk for
• C)Sleep Pattern,Disturbed
• D)Gas Exchange,Impaired
• E)Nutrition,Imbalanced: Less than Body Requirements

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Definitions:

Psychoneuroimmunologist

A scientist who studies the interaction between psychological processes, the nervous system, and the immune system.

Common Cold

A viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract that primarily affects the nose, throat, and sinuses.

Immune System

The body's defense mechanism against infectious organisms and other invaders, comprising various cells, tissues, and organs.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal gland that produces steroid hormones such as cortisol, which regulates metabolism and the immune response, and aldosterone, which controls blood pressure.