This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A nurse plans care for an older adult with insomnia. The client's medication list includes zolpidem, ... (Read 82 times)

asmith134

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 576
A nurse plans care for an older adult with insomnia. The client's medication list includes zolpidem, potassium, and omeprazole. Which of the following diagnoses should the nurse include in the plan of care?
 
  A) Risk for falls
  B) Risk for suicide
  C) Risk for powerlessness
  D) Risk for urge urinary incontinence

Question 2

An older adult with restless legs syndrome (RLS) has sought advice from the nurse in an effort to ease the problem. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the plan?
 
  A) There are new, over-the-counter medications that can probably resolve your RLS.
  B) RLS can be a sign of a much more serious health problem, so I'd encourage you to visit your primary care provider.
  C) I see that your iron level is low, let's add foods high in iron to your diet.
  D) Even though it's certainly unpleasant, RLS is a normal part of the aging process.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

juliaf

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Fractures and falls are a risk of nonbenzodiazepine agents. Powerlessness, incontinence, and suicide are not increased with these medications.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Risk factors for RLS include genetic predisposition, iron deficiency, chronic renal failure, peripheral neuropathy, and adverse effects of certain medications. RLS is considered a neuromuscular disorder, not an age-related change. It is more common with certain health problems, but it is not considered a sign of more serious pathology. Over-the-counter medications are not available for RLS.




asmith134

  • Member
  • Posts: 576
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


dawsa925

  • Member
  • Posts: 326
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

Did you know?

Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.

Did you know?

The types of cancer that alpha interferons are used to treat include hairy cell leukemia, melanoma, follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

Did you know?

In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library