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Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Chapter 42 : Care of Patients with Problems of the CNS: The Brain Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the daughter of a client who has Alzheimers disease. The daughter asks, Will the medication my mother is taking improve her dementia? How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medications for Alzheimer's disease, such as cholinesterase inhibitors, do not improve dementia or halt its progression but can help manage symptoms, including emotional responses. The other options are incorrect as they overstate the medication's effects or are not accurate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse witnesses a client with late-stage Alchimers disease eat breakfast. Afterward the client states, I am hungry and want breakfast. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Use of validation therapy with clients who have Alzheimer's disease involves acknowledging the client's feelings and concerns. This technique is more effective in later stages of the disease, as reality orientation may increase agitation. Offering toast validates the client's expressed hunger without confrontation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse assesses a client after administering prescribed levetrincatam (Kepprna). Which laboratory tests should the nurse monitor for potential adverse effects of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adverse effects of levetiracetam (Keppra) include coordination problems and renal toxicity. Kidney function tests should be monitored to detect potential adverse effects. The other laboratory tests are not typically affected by levetiracetam.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse cares for a client with advanced Alchimers disease. The clients caregiver states, She is always wandering off. What can I do to manage this restless behavior? How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Several strategies may be used to cope with restlessness and wandering in Alzheimer's disease. Engaging the client in structured activities throughout the day is effective. Daily naps and sedatives are less effective, and consulting a social worker does not directly address the behavior.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse prepares to discharge a client with Alzheimer's disease. Which statement should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for this clients caregiver?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients with Alzheimer's disease tend to wander, especially at night. Installing deadbolt locks on all outside doors prevents the client from going outdoors unsupervised, enhancing safety. The other options do not address wandering directly.