HESI RN
HESI RN Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
During a home visit, the nurse assesses a client with Alzheimer's Disease who recently started a new prescription for rivastigmine. The caregiver reports that the client seems to be thinking more clearly but is not sleeping well at night. Which action should the nurse take? Which action should the nurse take?
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Rationale: Insomnia is a common initial side effect of rivastigmine, a cholinesterase inhibitor, which may resolve as the body adjusts. Explaining this to the caregiver manages expectations and encourages continued adherence.
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