For a client who is receiving a cholinesterase inhibitor, which of the following can the nurse recommend to the client's caregiver to decrease the client's risk for injury? Select all that apply
A) Observe frequent drug holidays.
B) Encourage the use of assistive devices.
C) Keep the bed in a low position.
D) Use night lights.
E) Decrease drug dose if mobility worsens.
Ans: B, C, D
Feedback:
To minimize the client's risk for injury, the nurse should encourage using assistive devices and keeping the bed in a low position, using night lights, and frequent monitoring by the caregiver.
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