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jman1234 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A 78-year-old client expresses concern to the nurse about how she will remember to take all of the medications recently prescribed. What intervention might the nurse incorporate into the teaching plan?

A) asking family to administer the medications to the client
B) placing the client in a personal care home
C) consulting the physician to alter the drug list prescribed
D) getting the client a weekly pill box and developing a written medication schedule

Question 2

Which actions should the nurse take to ensure effective sleep for older patients in a long-term care facility? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Use nightlights during the night.
2. Establish consistent nighttime routines.
3. Schedule routine care in the early evening hours.
4. Put patients to bed immediately after the evening meal.
5. Reduce noise and light disruption throughout the night.

wilsonbho · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,5
Rationale: Interventions to ensure effective sleep for older patients in a long-term care facility include using nightlights during the night.