A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving acetaminophen for mild pain.
The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?

Choice A rationale:

Asking the client to demonstrate dose delivery can be part of patient education and helps ensure that the client understands how to use the PCA device. This action does not require intervention.

Choice B rationale:

The nurse administering a PCA dose for the client requires intervention. PCA stands for “Patient-Controlled Analgesia,” meaning that only the patient should administer doses to themselves. This prevents overdosing and ensures that pain medication is administered according to the patient’s needs.

Choice C rationale:

Reassuring the client that the PCA device will not cause an overdose is appropriate because PCA devices are designed with safety measures to prevent overdosing.

Choice D rationale:

Monitoring for oversedation is an important part of care for a client using a PCA device. This action does not require intervention.

Choice A rationale:

Donepezil does not decrease urinary output. It works by increasing the amount of a certain naturally occurring substance in the brain.

Choice B rationale:

Donepezil does not improve pulmonary function. Its primary function is to improve mental function.

Choice C rationale:

Donepezil improves cognitive function. It can improve thinking ability and slow the loss of these abilities in people who have Alzheimer’s disease.

Choice D rationale:

Donepezil does not decrease the incidence of seizures. In fact, patients should inform their healthcare provider if they have a history of seizures before starting donepezil.