The nurse is planning care for a new client who has been admitted ...

[jCorn1234]

The nurse is planning care for a new client who has been admitted to the unit with early dementia. The nurse should plan interventions to meet the priority of care for the client which is:
 
  1. the client's airway.
  2. the client's elimination.
  3. the risk for pressure ulcers.
  4. the client's safety.

Question 2

The nurse is administering tacrine (Cognex) to a client in the early stages of Alzheimer disease. The nurse should plan to monitor:
 
  1. the client's heart rate.
  2. the client's hemoglobin.
  3. the client for dizziness.
  4. the client's liver function studies.

[kjohnson]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. The client's airway is not likely to be at risk with early dementia.
2. Elimination is a factor of care, but not the priority for the dementia client.
3. Clients with dementia are mobile and not at high risk for pressure ulcers.
4. The priority of care for the dementia client is the client's safety.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. The heart rate is monitored with Aricept and Razadyne.
2. Hemoglobin is monitored with Namenda.
3. Dizziness may be a side effect of Namenda.
4. Liver function studies are monitored when the client is taking Cognex.

[jCorn1234]

Thank you

[kjohnson]

Happy to help you