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A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease and a new prescription for pramipexole. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication?

Diarrhea

Drowsiness

Tachypnea

Bradycardia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Choice A rationale:

Diarrhea is not commonly associated with pramipexole use.

Choice B rationale:

Drowsiness is a common adverse effect of pramipexole and can impair the client's ability to perform tasks that require alertness.

Choice C rationale:

Tachypnea (rapid breathing) is not typically associated with pramipexole use.

Choice D rationale:

Bradycardia (slow heart rate) is not a common adverse effect of pramipexole.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Placing the client on a low-protein diet is not appropriate based solely on the provided information.

Choice B rationale:

Restricting dietary sodium might be considered for specific conditions but is not directly related to the client's confusion.

Choice C rationale:

A high magnesium level can contribute to confusion in older adults. Requesting a reduction in the magnesium hydroxide dosage can help address this issue.

Choice D rationale:

Discontinuing diphenhydramine might be considered if it is contributing to the client's confusion, but there is no specific information provided to support this action.

A. A client who developed influenza after receiving the vaccine last year B. A client who has hypertension C. A client who has a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome D. A client who has an allergy to dairy products.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Developing influenza after receiving the vaccine the previous year is not a contraindication for receiving the vaccine this year. In fact, the vaccine is recommended annually.

Choice B rationale:

Hypertension is not a contraindication for receiving the influenza vaccine.

Choice C rationale:

Clients with a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome should generally avoid receiving the influenza vaccine due to a potential increased risk of recurrence of the syndrome.

Choice D rationale:

Allergies to dairy products are not a contraindication for receiving the influenza vaccine.

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