A nurse is teaching the daughter of a client who has Alzheimer's disease. The daughter asks, Will the medication my mother is taking improve her dementia? How should the nurse respond?
a. It will allow your mother to live independently for several more years.
b. It is used to halt the advancement of Alzheimer's disease but will not cure it.
c. It will not improve her dementia but can help control emotional responses.
d. It is used to improve short-term memory but will not improve problem solving.
Question 2
After teaching a client newly diagnosed with epilepsy, the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?
a. I will wear my medical alert bracelet at all times.
b. While taking my epilepsy medications, I will not drink any alcoholic beverages.
c. I will tell my doctor about my prescription and over-the-counter medications.
d. If I am nauseated, I will not take my epilepsy medication.
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