A daughter brings her mother, who has Alzheimer's disease, to the clinic. The client has been taking a cholinesterase inhibitor medication for 1 month. When assessing the client, the nurse would be alert for the possibility of which side effect?
A) Gastrointestinal distress
B) Mild headache
C) Muscle tics
D) Blurred vision
A
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1. the introduction of pathogens to the bladder. 2. frequent genital exposure of the patient. 3. the presence of the indwelling catheter. 4. causing urethral erosion.
A nurse needs to begin discharge planning for a patient admitted with pneumonia and a congested cough. When is the best time the nurse should start discharge planning for this patient?
a. Upon admission b. Right before discharge c. After the congestion is treated d. When the primary care provider writes the order
The postpartum nurse is administering ibuprofen (Advil) to a client with episiotomy discomfort. The prescribed order is 400 mg of Advil by mouth every 6 to 8 hours PRN for discomfort. The Advil sent by the pharmacy is 200 mg/tablet
How many tablet(s) should the nurse administer to the client? Record your answer as a whole number. _____ tab(s) What will be an ideal response?
When menu planning for a newly diagnosed diabetic client who practices Judaism, the nurse should avoid which of the following dishes?
1. Vegetable beef soup 2. Chicken pot pie 3. Beef lasagna 4. Scrambled eggs