Author Question: Which of the following client statements regarding self-medication administration by an old-er-adult ... (Read 58 times)

asan beg · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following client statements regarding self-medication administration by an old-er-adult client requires follow-up teaching by the nurse?

1. I take all the pills ordered once a day at bedtime, so I'm less likely to forget them.
2. I have one pill that needs cut in half. I am going to ask the pharmacist to do that for me.
3. The pharmacist said to keep my pills away from the sunlight, so I put them in-side the kitchen cabinet.
4. My daughter comes over each morning and puts my pills into a container that sorts them by the time they are due.

Question 2

Which of the following statements made by an older-adult client poses the greatest concern for the nurse conducting an assessment regarding the client's adjustment to the aging process?

1. I use to enjoy dancing and jogging so much, but now I have arthritis in my knees so that it's hard to even walk.
2. I've given my grandchildren money for college so they can live a better life than I had.
3. Growing old certainly presents all sorts of challenges. I wish I knew then what I know now.
4. As I age I've found its harder to do the things I love doing, but I guess it will all be over soon enough.

heyhey123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
There may be a concern regarding drug interactions if all the medications are taken at the same time. The nurse should have a discussion with the client to determine if this practice is appropri-ate. This option shows the client's willingness to deal with this issue effectively and safely. This option shows an appropriate intervention for keeping the pills out of sunlight. This option shows an appropriate intervention for dealing with multiple medication schedules.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
This option should give the nurse concern over the client's possible depression because there are indications of possible suicide. This option does reflect regret over the inability to do the things previously enjoyed and the presence of a painful condition, but it does not present the serious-ness of other available options. This option does reflect regret regarding life situations, but it does not present the seriousness of other available options. This option does reflect regret over the perceived changes, but it does not present the seriousness of other available options.