A client being treated for Alzheimer's disease is experiencing diaphoresis, tachycardia, "severe" vomiting, and hypotension. The nurse anticipates the client will need to be treated with:
a. IV atropine sulfate.
b. an increase in the dose of Alzheimer medication.
c. digoxin by mouth.
d. ondansetron IV.
ANS: A
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A Correct: These are manifestations of a cholinergic crisis, which is treated with IV atropine sulfate.
B Incorrect: This will aggravate the cholinergic crisis.
C Incorrect: This will not treat the cholinergic crisis.
D Incorrect: This will not treat the cholinergic crisis.
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