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The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Caregivers of the child ask what medications will be used to help cure the child. What is the nurse’s best response?

Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to assess in a client who had inadequate washout period between taking a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) and a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)? Select all that apply.

For the past year, the client has been prescribed and taking haloperidol. The nurse administering the next dose notes a twitch on the right side of the clients face and tongue movements. Which nursing intervention takes priority? 

When caring for a client who has been prescribed an atypical antidepressant, the nurse educates about which of the following common signs and symptoms? Select all that apply.

A 75-year-old client admitted to the medical-surgical unit reports the new onset of difficulty hearing healthcare workers during ordinary conversation. The nurse knows that, if prescribed, which of the following medications could cause this adverse reaction?

What type of bird is pictured here? 

What is the most critical early sign of increased intracranial pressure?

The primary concern with crush syndrome is:

A simple pneumothorax allows air to enter the pleural space without an external wound.

What does the term ‘contrecoup injury’ refer to in the context of TBI?