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daltonest1984

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse is administering medication to an older adult client. The nurse is aware that the client's half-life is longer than that of middle-aged adults. What nursing intervention is indicated by this premise?
 
  a. Provide higher doses to achieve therapeutic effects.
  b. Assess the client for adverse reactions.
  c. Monitor the client for signs of accumulation.
  d. Provide education to the client on drug reactions.

Question 2

A client takes ibuprofen to deal with the pain of arthritis. The client complains of gastrointestinal symptoms. Which is an appropriate strategy for the nurse to teach the client?
 
  a. Take the medication on an empty stomach.
  b. Do not take the medication if it has side effects.
  c. Try to take an antacid 1 hour before the dose.
  d. You must take the medication anyway.


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Heffejeff

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Because older adults may have less efficient medication elimination, monitoring for accumulation is an important component of nursing care.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
An antacid may decrease the gastrointestinal side effects of the NSAID. It may also impair absorption, so it must be evaluated for effectiveness.


daltonest1984

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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