If a Client Is Taking a Central Nervous System Depressant,the

question 1

Multiple Choice

If a client is taking a central nervous system depressant,the drug would not be expected to target which of the following areas of the brain?

• A) Cerebellum
• B) Peripheral nerves
• C) Hypothalamus
• D) Pons

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Definitions:

Nonblanchable Erythema

A redness of the skin that does not turn white (blanch) when pressed, often an early indicator of pressure ulcers.

Pressure Ulcer

A localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, typically over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure or pressure in combination with shear.

Transparent Film

A clear, thin sheet of material often used for covering wounds to provide a protective barrier against infection.

Sanguineous

Pertaining to or containing blood; often used to describe a type of drainage or discharge that is bloody.