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A notebook is only a temporary report to record facts and has no real evidentiary value in itself. 

The best investigators follow their hunches, follow leads as they come in, and attack cases with a random approach so as not to miss an important

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A patient prescribed sumatriptan for migraines is also taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for depression. The nurse should monitor the patient for which potential adverse effect?

A patient taking valproic acid for epilepsy asks the nurse about potential side effects of the medication. Which statement by the nurse indicates the need for further patient education?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has received general anesthesia with barbiturates and benzodiazepines. Which nursing intervention is the priority to ensure the patient’s safety postoperatively?

A patient is brought to the emergency department unresponsive with pinpoint pupils and a respiratory rate of 6 breaths per minute. The healthcare provider orders naloxone (Narcan) to be administered. Which of the following explains the rationale for this order?

A 24-year-old patient taking amphetamine salts for ADHD presents with a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg and a heart rate of 102 bpm. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

A patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) is started on an immunomodulator therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse is providing education to a patient starting on amphetamines for ADHD. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?