The nurse is planning a teaching tool that focuses on medication safety for older patients. Which information should the nurse include?
1. Falls, drowsiness, or confusion can occur as side effects.
2. Sedation is a desirable side effect.
3. Standard dosages are well tolerated by older adults.
4. Older adults are less prone to side effects of medications than other age groups.
1. Falls, drowsiness, or confusion can occur as side effects.
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A client is diagnosed with blepharitis. What symptoms should a nurse monitor in this client?
A) Patchy flakes clinging to the eyelashes B) A red pustule in the internal tissue of the eyelid C) Redness surrounding the conjunctival sac D) A halo around the pupil
A Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) is being performed on a client. Which of the following is associated with this test? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Instruct the client to be NPO for 6 to 8 hours prior to the assessment. 2. Instruct the client to discontinue all vitamin and mineral supplementation for 24 hours prior to the assessment. 3. Instruct the client to lie in a supine position during the assessment. 4. Place electrodes on the dorsal surface of the client's foot. 5. Place electrodes on the dorsal surface of the client's hand.
Sadie is a 72-year-old patient who takes omeprazole for her chronic GERD. Chronic long-term omeprazole use places her at increased risk for:
1. Megaloblastic anemia 2. Osteoporosis 3. Hypertension 4. Strokes
Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following orders using the dimensional analysis method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the
end of decimal numbers. ? The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. Order: Ceclor 0.375 g po. q.8h Supply: Ceclor oral suspension 125 mg per 5 mL Give: __________mL Fill in the blank(s) with correct word