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The Nurse Is Conducting an Assessment for Don,a 5-Year Veteran

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The nurse is conducting an assessment for Don,a 5-year veteran with a TBI.He was referred to the clinic for an evaluation of movement disorders.He reports taking alprazolam (Xanax) for the last 3 months and wonders if that is contributing to his tremors and shuffling gait.Which of these is most important in guiding the nurse's further assessment and response to Don?


A) Don is at high-risk for extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) .
B) Don's symptoms are likely related to an alprazolam (Xanax) addiction.
C) Don is at risk for Parkinson's disease.
D) Don's symptoms are most likely symptoms of PTSD.

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