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The Nurse Should Instruct the Patient Who Has Been Started

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The nurse should instruct the patient who has been started on verapamil (Calan) for his elevated blood pressure to monitor his:


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Self-deceptions

The act of lying to oneself or convincing oneself of untruths or half-truths, often to avoid facing uncomfortable facts or emotions.

Delusions

Firmly held false beliefs not based in reality, often stemming from mental illness such as schizophrenia.

Delusions

False beliefs held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary, often found in psychotic disorders.

Schizophrenia

A chronic brain disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perceptions, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

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