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tfester

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An 85-year-old patient is administered dimenhydrinate (Dramamine). Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?
 
  A) Encourage fluids with this patient.
  B) Have the patient void after administration.
  C) Maintain IV access.
  D) Protect from injury.

Question 2

A patient has been taking cephalexin (Keflex) for an upper respiratory infection. On the seventh day of treatment, the patient develops myalgia and fever. What reaction is the patient having?
 
  A) The patient has developed a new infection.
  B) The patient has sustained a bug bite.
  C) The patient has become septic.
  D) The patient has serum sickness.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) causes drowsiness, especially in older adults, and therefore should be used cautiously. The nurse should protect the patient from injury. The nurse should not force fluids. The patient will not require IV access unless fluid replacement is ordered.

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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