A Patient Is Recovering from a Minor Automobile Accident That

question 10

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Pleasure-Seeking Energies

An inclination towards actions or experiences that result in enjoyment or satisfaction, driven by internal desires.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism by which individuals reduce anxiety by taking up the opposite feeling, impulse, or behavior.

Unconscious Impulses

Desires or motivations that reside outside conscious awareness but can influence behavior.

Acceptable

Deemed appropriate or satisfactory by societal or specific group standards.