A person who is the caregiver of a parent with early-to-middle-stage Alzheimer disease is concerned about possible episodes of incontinence. What strategy should the nurse suggest?
a. Limiting the patient's fluid intake to 1000 ml daily
b. Discussing the use of an indwelling catheter with the health care provider
c. Putting plastic coverings on the beds, upholstered chairs, and sofas
d. Taking the patient to the bathroom at least every 2 hours when the patient is awake
Question 2
A male client is admitted to an inpatient unit after a suicide attempt and is prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Before the client is discharged, a nurse should teach the client about serotonin syndrome, which includes:
Select all that apply.
A) Change in mental status.
B) Myoclonus.
C) Blood pressure lability.
D) Priapism.
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