A Patient Is Recovering from a Minor Automobile Accident That

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Multiple Choice

A patient is recovering from a minor automobile accident that occurred 1 week ago. He is taking cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) for muscular pain and goes to physical therapy three times a week. Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for him?

• A) Risk for falls related to decreased sensorium
• B) Risk for addiction related to psychological dependency
• C) Decreased fluid volume related to potential adverse effects
• D) Disturbed sleep pattern related to the drug's interference with REM sleep

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