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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
After teaching a client newly diagnosed with spieplety, the nurse assesses the clients understanding. Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Discontinuing antiepileptic drugs can lead to the recurrence of seizures or status epilepticus. The client does not need to drink more water and can drive while taking this medication. The medication will not stop an aura before a seizure.
Question 2 of 5
After teaching a client newly diagnosed with spieplety, the nurse assesses the clients understanding. Which statement by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse must emphasize that antiepileptic drugs must be taken even if the client is nauseous. Discontinuing the medication can predispose the client to seizure activity and status epilepticus. The client should not drink alcohol while taking seizure medications. The client should wear a medical alert bracelet and inform the doctor about all medications to prevent complications of polypharmacy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse obtains a focused health history for a client who is suspected of having bacterial meningitis. Which question should the nurse ask?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Living in a crowded residence increases the risk of bacterial meningitis due to close contact and potential spread of infection. Questions about tetanus vaccination or recent viral infections are less relevant to the focused history for bacterial meningitis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse plans care for a client with Parkinson disease. Which intervention should the nurse include in this clients plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevation of the head of the bed will help prevent aspiration, a common risk in Parkinson disease due to swallowing difficulties. Ambulation in the hallway prevents venous thrombosis but does not address aspiration. Pursed-lip breathing is not relevant, and small, frequent meals are beneficial but not the primary intervention listed.
Question 5 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.