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An older adult diagnosed with Mnire disease is prescribed meclizine (Antivert) and hydroch-lorothiazide (HCTZ). The nurse's educational instructions include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. The need to avoid alcoholic beverages
  b. Instructions to take the medication with food
  c. Symptoms of electrolyte imbalances
  d. That drowsiness is a common side effect
  e. Stopping the medication if chest pain oc-curs

Question 2

The nurse assesses a patient using the Braden scale. The patient scores a 13 . What action is most important to add to the patient's care plan?
 
  a. Encourage high-protein meals and snacks
  b. Turn the patient every to 2 hours
  c. Assess the patient's skin daily
  d. Monitor patient's prealbumin weekly



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Answer to Question 1

A, C, D
Meclizine may cause drowsiness; patients should be instructed to avoid alcoholic beverages while taking this drug. A patient on a diuretic such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) needs to be monitored for evidence of fluid or electrolyte imbalances.

Answer to Question 2

B
A Braden scale score of 13 indicates high risk for developing a pressure ulcer. The most impor-tant intervention is to turn the patient frequently. Good nutrition is important for wound healing and prevention, but a high-protein snack and monitoring prealbumin do not immediately impact the patient's skin condition. Assessing the skin will not prevent an ulcer.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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