Author Question: A daughter brings her mother, who has Alzheimer disease, to the clinic. The client has been taking a ... (Read 38 times)

CharlieWard · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A daughter brings her mother, who has Alzheimer disease, to the clinic. The client has been taking a cholinesterase-inhibitor medication for 1 month. A priority assessment for the nurse is to assess the client for symptoms of:

A) Severe nausea.
B) Mild headache.
C) Muscle tics.
D) Blurred vision.

Question 2

A woman comes to an emergency department with a broken nose and multiple bruises after being beaten by her husband. She states, The beatings have been getting worse, and I'm afraid that next time he might kill me.

Which is the appropriate nursing reply? A. Leopards don't change their spots, and neither will he.
B. There are things you can do to prevent him from losing control.
C. Let's talk about your options so that you don't have to go home.
D. Why don't we call the police so that they can confront your husband with his behavior?

fauacakatahaias · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C
The most appropriate reply by the nurse is to talk with the client about options so that the client does not have to return to the abusive environment. It is essential that clients make decisions independently without the nurse being the rescuer. Imposing judgments and giving advice is nontherapeutic.