The Client Has Been Treated by the Same Physician for Two

question 9

Multiple Choice

The client has been treated by the same physician for two years and has had insomnia the entire time. Many different medications have been tried with limited success. What should be the nurse's primary assessment at this time?

• A) Assess if the client has been selling his medications to addicts.
• B) Assess for a primary sleep disorder such as sleep apnea.
• C) Assess if the client has an addictive personality disorder.
• D) Assess the client for a primary personality disorder.

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Definitions:

Electronic Message Template

Predefined formats or structures used in digital communications to create and send messages quickly.

Confidential Communication Preference

An individual's expressed wishes about how they prefer their personal information to be shared and with whom, especially in healthcare settings.

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

A digital version of a patient's medical history, maintained over time, facilitating access to and sharing of patient data by authorized healthcare professionals.

Practice Management

The administration and management of a healthcare practice, including finance, operations, human resources, and patient care systems.