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SO00 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Treatment for clients diagnosed with sleep apnea include interventions such as

A) sleeping with three to four pillows to elevate the head significantly.
B) encouraging the client to sleep on the back.
C) using sleeping medications to promote deep sleep.
D) weight reduction for the obese client.

Question 2

An older patient with chronic pain is newly prescribed transdermal fentanyl. What will the nurse do when providing this medication? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Monitor liver function tests.
2. Use the lowest possible dose.
3. Anticipate and treat side effects.
4. Apply the patch to clean, dry, hairless skin.
5. Provide the patient with oral pain medications the first day the patch it used.

anoriega3 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

4,5
Rationale: Liver function tests should be monitored for carbamazepine and not transdermal fentanyl.