A client with Mnire's disease is in the hospital when the client ...

[bio_gurl]

A client with Mnire's disease is in the hospital when the client has an attack of this disorder. What action by the nurse takes priority?
 
  a. Assess vital signs every 15 minutes.
  b. Dim or turn off lights in the client's room.
  c. Place the client in bed with the upper siderails up.
  d. Provide a cool, wet cloth for the client's face.

Question 2

A client has labyrinthitis and is prescribed antibiotics. What instruction by the nurse is most important for this client?
 
  a. Immediately report headache or stiff neck.
  b. Keep all follow-up appointments.
  c. Take the antibiotics with a full glass of water.
  d. Take the antibiotic on an empty stomach.

[s.meritte]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Clients with Mnire's disease can have vertigo so severe that they can fall. The nurse should assist the client into bed and put the siderails up to keep the client from falling out of bed due to the intense whirling feeling. The other actions are not warranted for clients with Mnire's disease.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Meningitis is a complication of labyrinthitis. The client should be taught to take all antibiotics as prescribed and to report manifestations of meningitis such as fever, headache, or stiff neck. Keeping follow-up appointments is important for all clients. Without knowing what antibiotic was prescribed, the nurse cannot instruct the client on how to take it.

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[juliaf]

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