The nurse administering an anxiolytic medication to an older ...

[fox]

The nurse administering an anxiolytic medication to an older adult client would be sure to include which of the following measures in the care plan?
 
  1. use of bed rails and proper lighting
  2. having the patient eat six small meals per day
  3. giving the medication only when the client complains of nervousness
  4. waking up the client to measure vital signs 1 hour after giving the dose

Question 2

A 13-year-old female reports to the school nurse with concerns about her menstrual cycle. The client states that she has not yet started her period, and asks if this is normal.
 
  Which of the following should be included in the nurse's response? 1. The client should be referred to a gynecologist for a pelvic examination.
   2. The client should have started her period by now.
   3. It is not abnormal for the client to have not yet started her period.
   4. The client should be tested for hormonal imbalances.

[ririgirl15]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

3. It is not abnormal for the client to have not yet started her period.

Rationale:
The average age of onset for menarche is 12.8 years. The absence of menarche at the age of 13 is not a reason for concern. It is premature for the client to be examined or have testing for a hormonal imbalance.

[fox]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[amcvicar]

Excellent