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The Nurse Caring for a Patient with Chills, Fever, Pallor

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The nurse caring for a patient with chills, fever, pallor, and mild hypotension would anticipate which of the following diagnostic and laboratory tests to be performed? Select all that apply.


Definitions:

Impulsivity

The tendency to act spontaneously and without thoughtful consideration of the consequences.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

A class of drugs typically used as antidepressants that function by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI)

A class of medications used to treat depression, characterized by their mechanism of inhibiting the enzyme monoamine oxidase involved in the breakdown of mood-regulating neurotransmitters.

Benzodiazepine

A class of psychoactive drugs known for their tranquilizing and sedative effects, often used in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.

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