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haleyc112

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An assessment of a client's medication regimen reveals that the client is taking a large number of different prescription medications. The nurse should suggest:
 
  A. Taking the diuretic at bedtime
  B. Reducing the number of pain medications taken
  C. Taking the antihypertensive and antiarrhythmic together
  D. Taking the medication that may create confusion early in the morning

Question 2

Positioning of patients to maintain correct body alignment is essential to prevent which of the following complications? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Thrombus
  b. Pressure ulcer
  c. Kyphosis
  d. Contractures



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Answer to Question 1

B
B. Reduce number of pain medications used when possible.
A. Have diuretics taken early in day and not at night.
C. Space antihypertensives and antiarrhythmics at different times to minimize side effects.
D. Medications that are likely to cause confusion should be administered at bedtime.

Answer to Question 2

B, D
Positioning of patients to maintain correct body alignment is essential in preventing complications. These complications include pressure ulcers, which can develop in 24 hours and require months to heal, and contractures, which can occur within a few days when muscles, tendons, and joints become less flexible because of lack of mobility and incorrect alignment.





 

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