An Adolescent Client Who Has Been Taking Amphetamine Sulfate (Adderall)since

question 11

Multiple Choice

An adolescent client who has been taking amphetamine sulfate (Adderall) since age 7 now presents with new-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus.What should be of highest priority in the nurse's education regarding the diabetes for this client?

• A)This medication may be changed.
• B)Immediately report signs of a dry mouth.
• C)Monitor height and weight very closely.
• D)Report any increase in irritability and nervousness.

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Reaction Formation

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Aggressive Impulses

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Psychologists who accepted the basic concepts of Freud's theory but modified and expanded upon them to include social and cultural aspects.

Freud's Theories

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