Question

1. a person in your care uses insulin injections to manage their blood sugar levels. what is a step that you should take to manage potential side effects?

encourage them to not skip meals.
encourage them to drink lots of fluids.
watch for signs of blood in their stool.
monitor them for urinary retention.

1. keenan uses several inhaled medications to manage asthma. what side effects might he experience?

diarrhea and gas
rapid pulse and nervousness
weakness and fatigue
frequent urination and urgency

1. a person in your care is on antibiotics. they are nauseous, they have diarrhea, and you see a bumpy and itchy red rash on their chest and back. what is your first step?

give them ginger ale for the nausea.
encourage them to eat crackers.
notify the nurse or your supervisor.
tell them to stop taking the antibiotic.

1. what steps should you take to reduce the risk of constipation for someone taking opioid pain medications?

encourage frequent naps.
encourage fluid intake.
discourage high - fiber foods.
teach about fall risk

1. what is an important safety measure for a person on alzheimers disease and dementia medications?

monitor for diarrhea or constipation.
monitor for joint pain and muscle soreness.
implement seizure precautions.
monitor for urinary urgency and frequency

Explanation:

Answer:

1. Encourage them to not skip meals
2. Rapid pulse and nervousness
3. Notify the nurse or your supervisor
4. Encourage fluid intake
5. Implement seizure precautions