Four Clients Arrive at the Emergency Department

question 5

Multiple Choice

Four clients arrive at the emergency department. All have attempted suicide by overdosing on medication. Which client will the nurse plan to transfer to the renal failure unit?

• A) the client who overdosed on amitriptyline (Elavil)
• B) the client who overdosed on ibuprofen (Advil)
• C) the client who overdosed on quetiapine (Seroquel)
• D) the client who overdosed on lorazepam (Ativan)

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Definitions:

Gustatory Region

The area of the brain responsible for the perception of taste, located primarily in the insular cortex and the frontal operculum.

Primary Somatosensory Cortex

The region of the brain responsible for processing sensory information from the body, including touch, temperature, and pain.

Tactile Stimulation

The application of touch or physical contact to stimulate sensory receptors in the skin, promoting emotional and physical health.

Reinforcement

Reinforcement is a process in behavioral psychology where a behavior is strengthened by a consequence, making it more likely the behavior will be repeated.