When the pericardium fills with blood, it produces a condition called cardiac tamponade, which can be rapidly lethal. Why do you think this condition is so dangerous? (Hint: Consider the structure of the fibrous pericardium.)

Explain the difference and similarity between somatic sensory nerves and visceral sensory nerves.

You are caring for a 52-year- old woman who has been prescribed a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent. after explaining the potential side effect, the client refuses to take the medication. how would you feel about taking a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent, realizing the many side effects that these medications can cause? for psychoactive medications to be effective, client adherence is essential. how would you respond to a client who continually fails to follow his or her medication regimen?

Anurse is preventing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for paroxetine. the nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? a. peripheral edema b. alopecia c. tinnitus d. drowsiness