A Client Tells a Nurse That He Is on Many

question 3

Multiple Choice

A client tells a nurse that he is on many medications and asks how they all get to the right places. What are the best responses by the nurse? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) "It depends on how much protein you have in your body."
• B) "It depends on the health of your kidneys."
• C) "It depends on whether they are fat based or water based."
• D) "It depends on the amount of blood flow to your body tissues."
• E) "It depends on the health of your liver."

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A sophisticated network of nerves and pathways in the brain, situated around the cortex's periphery, responsible for instincts and emotions. It governs fundamental feelings and motivations.

Addictive Disorders

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Thalamus

A brain structure involved in sensory and motor signal relay and the regulation of consciousness and sleep.