The home care nurse is discussing with the client the purpose of ...

[Mr3Hunna]

The home care nurse is discussing with the client the purpose of Bumex, which the client is taking for the treatment of congestive heart failure.
 
  The client indicates that she does not like to take this drug because it makes her go to the bathroom a lot and that she is afraid to make plans to do anything while taking this drug. She admits to not always taking the drug. What interventions might the nurse suggest for this client?
  A) Advise the client to take the drug in divided dosages, half in the morning and half in the evening.
  B) Contact the physician to order another drug.
  C) Discuss the client's daily activity schedule and adjust the drug administration time accordingly.
  D) Insist the client take the drug as ordered.

Question 2

The son of an older patient is concerned about the patient's ongoing forgetfulness and asks the nurse to explain what could be wrong with the patient. How should the nurse respond to the son?
 
  1. Memory difficulties are hard for family members to deal with.
  2. My parents are the same age as yours, and they can't remember anything.
  3. Forgetfulness is common in older adults. It's nothing you need to worry about.
  4. Memory difficulties can be due to underlying issues including anxiety, chronic pain, or depression.

[jliusyl]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: Memory difficulties are difficult for family members to deal with, but this is not the most appropriate statement at this time. The nurse is discounting the son's feelings.