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A nurse is caring for a client who has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and a new prescription for donepezil. The nurse should include which of the following statements when teaching the client about the medication?

You calculated g (acceleration due to gravity) for 5 different lengths (l) of oscillation. What is your average g in m/s2?

Which nursing actions are appropriate during the primary survey of the emergency assessment process? Select all that apply.

Which of the following have been assessed as the most common types of mental illness identified among homeless individuals? Select all that apply.

A patient has been experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure for five minutes. What should the nurse do first?

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is bleeding profusely from a deep laceration on his left lower forearm. After observing standard precautions, which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?

A home health nurse is making a visit to a client who has Alzheimer’s disease to assess the home for safety. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse make to decrease the client’s risk for injury? Select All That Apply.

A client diagnosed recently with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is prescribed donepezil (Aricept). The client’s spouse inquires, “How does this work? Will this cure him?” Which is the appropriate nursing response?

A nurse in an acute mental health facility is assisting with discharge planning for a client who has a severe mental illness and requires supervision. The client’s partner works all day but is home by late afternoon. Which of the following strategies should the nurse suggest for follow -up care?  

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a halo fixation device. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?