What category of medication should be avoided in the client with delirium?
a. antipsychotic c. benzodiazepines
b. antidepressant d. anticoagulant
C
The use of benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam (Ativan) and diazepam (Valium) should be avoided except in cases of alcohol withdrawal. Benzodiazepines can disinhibit (not hold back or stop an action) the older client and increase the agitation seen in delirium, as well as cause sedation and dizziness, therefore increasing fall risk.
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a. "Do you take medicine?" b. "Do you sterilize the bottles?" c. "Do you have nausea and vomiting?" d. "You have been taking your medicine, haven't you?"
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A patient with portal hypertension has been admitted to the floor you work on. What will you assess for related to portal hypertension?
A) Bowel obstruction B) Vitamin A deficiency C) Ascites D) Hepatic encephalopathy
The most helpful intervention by the nurse for a client experiencing a parkinsonian crisis would be to
a. administer oxygen by nasal catheter. b. give the client IV fluids that contain potassium. c. place the client in a nonstimulating environment. d. provide the client with foods high in calcium.