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student77

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After beginning Alzheimer's treatment with donepezil, the client's wife states that her husband has been so irritable since he started his medication. The nurse's response is based on knowledge that this reaction is:
 
  a. a normal response to this drug.
  b. a manifestation of toxicity.
  c. rare and indicates a problem.
  d. one that occurs initially and then subsides.

Question 2

The wife of a client recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease asks the nurse if the medication he is prescribed will cure his disease. The nurse's best response would be:
 
  a. The medication is designed to restore his memory, but it isn't a cure.
  b. Currently there is no cure for his disease, but this medication will make him behave better.
  c. I'm not sure. We are still learning about his illness. Maybe it will cure him.
  d. His medication will help him act more like himself longer, but it won't cure him.


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yasmin

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: This is a side effect seen during initial therapy.
B Incorrect: It does not represent toxicity.
C Incorrect: It is not rare and doesn't signal a problem.
D Correct: This effect occurs initially and then subsides.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: It will not restore lost memory.
B Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing response.
C Incorrect: This is misleading and offers the client's wife false hope.
D Correct: This is accurate and responsive to the wife's question.


student77

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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