Author Question: The nurse should advise the client to do which of the following to reduce the risk of falls due to ... (Read 78 times)

panfilo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse should advise the client to do which of the following to reduce the risk of falls due to orthostatic hypotension from antihypertensive drugs? Select all that apply.

A) Sit on the bed for 1 or 2 minutes when rising from a lying position.
B) Rise quickly from a chair when moving to a standing position.
C) Take the antihypertensive less frequently if hypotension occurs.
D) Have someone assist the client if dizziness or weakness occurs.
E) Increase salt intake to counteract the hypotension.

Question 2

When teaching a client about the prescribed clonidine transdermal medication, which of the following would the nurse most likely include? Select all that apply.

A) A new patch is applied daily.
B) If the patch loosens, a new patch should be applied.
C) The use of the adhesive overlay is not necessary.
D) A different body area should be selected for each application.
E) The patch should be applied to a hairless area.

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, D
Feedback:
The nurse explains that when rising from a lying position, the client should sit on the edge of the bed for 1 or 2 minutes; the client should rise slowly from a chair and then stand for 1 to 2 minutes; and when symptoms of orthostatic hypotension occur, someone assisting the client in getting out of bed or a chair can decrease the risk of falls due to orthostatic hypotension.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D, E
Feedback:
The patch is applied to a hairless area of intact skin on the upper arm or torso; the patch is kept in place for 7 days. The adhesive overlay is applied directly over the system to ensure the patch remains in place for the required time. A different body area is selected for each application. If the patch loosens before 7 days, the edges can be reinforced with nonallergenic tape. The date the patch was placed and the date the patch is to be removed can be written on the surface of the patch with a fiber-tipped pen.