Author Question: After administering triazolam to a hospitalized client the nurse should: a. turn off the client's ... (Read 28 times)

sc00by25 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

After administering triazolam to a hospitalized client the nurse should:

a. turn off the client's room lights.
b. raise the client's siderails.
c. take no special precautions, unless the nurse believes the client has difficulty ambulating.
d. place the client on a monitor.

Question 2

Acid-neutralizing capacity (ANC) is an important consideration in choice of antacid. The nurse realizes that further client education is necessary when the client expresses which of the following ideas?

a. Antacids with a high ANC are more effective than those with a low ANC.
b. ANC is a measure of the quantity of hydrochloric acid an antacid product can neutralize.
c. I will require smaller amounts of antacid if the ANC value is high.
d. Antacids with a high ANC can only be obtained by prescription.

srodz · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Although an appropriate action, this is not the most important.
B Correct: The client is at risk for falls.
C Incorrect: The client is at risk for falls.
D Incorrect: This is not necessary.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This demonstrates client understanding.
B Incorrect: This demonstrates client understanding.
C Incorrect: This demonstrates client understanding.
D Correct: This is not true, meaning more teaching is needed.