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luvbio

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on: Jun 25, 2018
An older adult client with no history of cognitive impairment is showing signs of increased confusion. Which health problem should the nurse suspect is causing this client's confusion?
 
  A) Cataracts
  B) Hypertension
  C) Urinary tract infection
  D) Lower back strain

Question 2

A nurse working in the emergency department is caring for a client who has overdosed on cocaine. The nurse receives a prescription to administer an antipsychotic medication from the healthcare provider. Which symptom would this medication help to manage?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Alkaline urine
  B) Decreased deep tendon reflexes
  C) Hyperpyrexia
  D) Respiratory distress
  E) CNS depression


Ahnyah

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

A new disorder such as an infection can increase confusion in the older client. Hypertension, lower back strain, and cataracts are not conditions that are known to cause signs of confusion in older adults.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C, D

Antipsychotic medications are used in the treatment of clients who have overdosed on crack or cocaine. These medications help to manage the hyperpyrexia, respiratory distress, acidic urine, and convulsions associated with the overdose. CNS depression and decreased deep tendon reflexes do not occur in acute cocaine overdose.


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