Author Question: For a client who is receiving a cholinesterase inhibitor, which of the following can the nurse ... (Read 69 times)

lracut11 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

For a client who is receiving a cholinesterase inhibitor, which of the following can the nurse recommend to the client's caregiver to decrease the client's risk for injury? Select all that apply.

A) Observe frequent drug holidays.
B) Encourage the use of assistive devices.
C) Keep the bed in a low position.
D) Use night lights.
E) Decrease drug dose if mobility worsens.

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to administer rivastigmine oral solution. The nurse decides to mix it in a small amount of which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Water
B) Coffee
C) Soda
D) Tea
E) Fruit juice

sabina576 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, D
Feedback:
To minimize the client's risk for injury, the nurse should encourage using assistive devices and keeping the bed in a low position, using night lights, and frequent monitoring by the caregiver.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
A nurse administering rivastigmine (Exelon) oral solution can give the solution directly to the client or mix it in a small amount of water, cold fruit juice, or soda.