Nr293 midterm exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What would be some of the classic signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s? pt teaching of antiparkinsonian medications? Manifestations of Parkinson disease is bradykinesia, postural instability, rigidity, tremors and akinesia Pt teaching of drugs is to not discontinue even if they feel better, drink lots of liquids, can take with food if there is GI upset

48. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ferrous sulphate tablets twice daily for iron-deficiency anaemia. The client asks the nurse why the provider instructed that she take the ferrous sulphate between meals. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? a. "Taking the medication between meals will help you avoid becoming constipated." b. "Taking the medication with food increases the risk of esophagitis." c. "Taking the medication between meals wil...

1. A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who is resistant to taking medication. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use to elicit the child’s cooperation? a. Offer the child a choice of taking the medication with juice or water b. Tell the child it is candy c. Hide the medications in a large dish of ice cream d. Tell the child he will have a shot instead 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing medications and is prescribed enteric-coated aspirin P...