The Nurse Is Admitting a Client to the Hospital

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is admitting a client to the hospital.This client reports being treated with a CNS drug.The client could not tell the assessing nurse why the drug was prescribed.The nurse asks the client if there has been a history of any of several conditions.Which would be appropriate for the nurse to ask? Select all that apply.

• A)Periods characterized by a choking sensation, shortness of breath, pounding heart, chest pain, dizziness, nausea, tingling of extremities, and/or a fear of dying
• B)More than usual shortness of breath, or tightness in the chest with physical activity, and sweating
• C)Weight loss despite an increase in appetite and food consumption, extreme thirst, drinking more fluids, and increase in urination
• D)Weight loss despite an increase in appetite, inability to sleep, feeling fidgety, palpitations, intolerance to heat, and an enlarged thyroid gland

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