Author Question: A client with a history of long-term alcohol abuse is diagnosed with Wernicke's encephalopathy. The ... (Read 96 times)

iveyjurea · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client with a history of long-term alcohol abuse is diagnosed with Wernicke's encephalopathy. The nurse would plan the client's care with the knowledge that which treatment will be needed first?

a. Large volumes of intravenous fluids to rehydrate
b. Bolus of high-concentration glucose solution to treat hypoglycemia
c. Intravenous thiamine to address nutritional deficiency
d. Administration of stimulants to counteract depression

Question 2

A client expresses the desire to quit smoking. She elects to use Nicorette gum replacement therapy. Which statement by the nurse is true regarding this smoking cessation technique?

a. You should not eat or drink for 15 minutes before or after chewing the gum.
b. You may experience a skin rash as a result of this treatment.
c. Using a nicotine replacement system will decrease the risk of cancer.
d. The gum will take away the craving to smoke.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The client must receive thiamine first to treat the nutritional deficiency that is the source of the condition.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The client who uses Nicorette should not eat or drink for 15 minutes before or after chewing the gum in order to achieve the full effect.