An older adult client's daughter asks if the doctor can prescribe an antipsychotic medication for her father because he is so confused and agitated much of the time
The nurse is aware that the client should only be prescribed this medication when which strategy has failed? Select all that apply.
A) Behavioral
B) Environmental
C) Physical
D) Chemical
E) Social
Ans: A, B, E
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Due to the side effects and adverse reactions that may occur with antipsychotic medications, behavioral, environmental, and social strategies should be attempted to help improve cognition.
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Downward displacement of the hemispheres, basal ganglia, and diencephalon through the tentorial notch is indicative of
a. central herniation. b. uncal herniation. c. cingulate herniation. d. infratentorial herniation.
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