A long-term care nurse is preparing an educational program for his peers regarding appropriate use of antipsychotic medications. What information should the nurse include?
A) Residents who use antipsychotic drugs must receive gradual dose reductions, drug holidays, or behavioral programming unless clinically contraindicated, in an effort to discontinue the use of these drugs.
B) Wandering, restlessness, and impaired memory are appropriate indications for the use of antipsychotic medications.
C) Fidgeting, nervousness, and uncooperativeness are appropriate indications for the use of antipsychotic medications.
D) Use of antipsychotic medications would never be considered a chemical restraint.
Question 2
An older patient is telling the nurse about problems with sleeping. What does the nurse realize about sleep and the older adult?
1. The need for sleep decreases with age.
2. Disrupted sleep is not associated with depression.
3. A person should not awaken more than once during the night.
4. An older person does not have as much deep sleep as a younger person.
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