While Providing Care for a Client Who Is to Receive

question 18

Multiple Choice

While providing care for a client who is to receive Abilify (aripiprazole) , the nurse recognizes that the client understands this medication by which of the following statements?

• A) "This medication may cause me to have a dry mouth or lower my saliva production."
• B) "This medication will reduce my nicotine cravings and help me quit smoking."
• C) "I need to let the doctor know right away if I have any thoughts of suicide or worsening depression."
• D) "I need to be sure and drink at least 4 quarts of water each day while I'm taking this medication."

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Definitions:

Hearing Aid

An electronic device worn in or behind the ear, designed to amplify sound for individuals with hearing loss.

Receiver Port

A component in medical devices designed to accept and secure another part, such as a tube or sensor, facilitating connection or function.

Pressure Equalization

The process of balancing the pressure of an environment with that of another environment, often referred to in the context of ear pressure equilibrium.

Hearing Aid

A device designed to amplify sound for individuals with hearing loss, improving their ability to communicate.