The RN Has Developed Nursing Diagnoses for a Client

question 3

Multiple Choice

The RN has developed nursing diagnoses for a client.Which nursing diagnoses are related to pharmacology? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A)Noncompliance with drug therapy related to lack of knowledge
• B)Activity intolerance related to acute knee pain
• C)Altered nutrition: less than body requirements related to drug-induced nausea
• D)Risk for injury related to drug effects
• E)Pain related to episiotomy

Identify and classify various categories of psychoactive drugs.

Recognize and differentiate between types of drug-induced side effects.

Understand the mechanism and effectiveness of treatments for mood disorders and ADHD.

Grasp the ethical, practical, and effectiveness considerations in the use of electroconvulsive therapy and antipsychotic medications.

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Definitions:

Parkinson's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, often including tremors and stiffness.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including mood, sleep, learning, motivation, and the reward system, often associated with feelings of pleasure and satisfaction.

Endocrine System

The endocrine system is a network of glands in the body that produces and secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often termed the "master gland," because it controls various hormonal functions of other endocrine glands.