Author Question: You are working with elderly clients. One of your clients begins to have an elevated mood and some ... (Read 183 times)

tnt_battle · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

You are working with elderly clients. One of your clients begins to have an elevated mood and some symptoms associated with mania. This client has no history of manic episodes or bipolar disorder.

You know that which of the following is a common cause of mania in the elderly who have NO history of mood disorders? a. missed medication
b. polypharmacy
c. failure to eat
d. eating certain foods

Question 2

A nurse is teaching an adult with glaucoma about medications. Which modification in the teaching plan would be the most appropriate for this client?

A) Using repetition
B) Speaking loudly and slowly
C) Encouraging hand gestures
D) Providing large-print materials

cat123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The elderly are particularly sensitive to drug effects and may develop either mania or delirium in response to single drugs or to polypharmacy (the administration of multiple drugs, often for multiple medical indications). The nurse would know to determine other medications that the client has received.

Answer to Question 2

D