Nurses who work at rehabilitation centers might see a variety of clients based on the facility's specialty. Possible client populations include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Hospice clients.
2. Clients with chemical addiction.
3. Psychiatric clients.
4. Clients with spinal cord injury.
5. Clients with acute infection.
2,3,4
Rationale 1: Hospice clients are terminally ill, and the goal of care is to maintain the quality of life until death.
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The patient has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. What is the best medication education the nurse gives to the patient's husband?
1. "The medication may help her symptoms for a little while." 2. "The medication has serious side effects if used for a long time." 3. "Her symptoms will improve as long as she takes the medication." 4. "Her symptoms should begin improving in a few days."