A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following clients is at the greatest risk for falling?

A client who has diminished vision ambulating in well-lit areas

A client who received a diuretic 30 min ago

A client who requires assistance with ambulation

A client who had a tonic-clonic seizure 2 hr ago

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   A client with diminished vision ambulating in well-lit areas may be at risk for falling but is not at the greatest risk among the options provided.
B.   A client who received a diuretic 30 min ago may experience orthostatic hypotension, which can increase the risk of falling, but it is not the highest risk.
C.   A client who requires assistance with ambulation is generally at a lower risk than a client who has recently experienced a tonic-clonic seizure.
D.   A client who had a tonic-clonic seizure 2 hr ago is at the greatest risk for falling due to potential residual weakness, disorientation, or postictal state following the seizure.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. TENS does not primarily work by providing distraction from pain.

B. While relaxation may be a secondary effect, the primary mechanism of TENS is not to elicit a relaxation response.
C. TENS works by modulating the transmission of the pain impulse, disrupting pain signals from reaching the brain.
D. TENS does not primarily work by promoting increased circulation to the painful area.

Correct Answer is ["20"]

Explanation

To calculate the amount of carbamazepine oral suspension needed for each dose, divide the total daily dose by the concentration of the suspension and then by the number of doses per day.

- 800 mg / 20 mg/mL / 2 = 20 mL

The nurse should administer 20 mL of carbamazepine oral suspension with each dose.

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A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following clients is at the greatest risk for falling?

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Correct Answer is ["20"]

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