An Older Client Is Prescribed Diazepam (Valium)

question 18

Multiple Choice

An older client is prescribed diazepam (Valium) .What should the nurse monitor in this client?

• A)Respirations
• B)Urine output
• C)Muscle tone
• D)Appetite

Recognize the psychosocial factors influencing health-seeking behaviors.

Identify personal and external factors that affect the delay or pursuit of medical care.

Comprehend illness behavior and its function in health care.

Understand the role of stress and personality in recognizing and responding to health symptoms.

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