What is important for the nurse to understand when assessing pain in an older adult client?

The nurse is caring for a client prescribed Phenytoin (Dilantin) admitted for breakthrough seizures. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate to help prevent future seizures?

A client is being treated for Parkinson’s disease and has been prescribed both Levodopa-Carbidopa (Sinemet). The client asks why the two medications are necessary. Which statement describes why this course of treatment is most effective?

When describing the signs of inflammation and infection, which explanation is correct?

The nurse is caring for a client who has chemo-induced nausea and vomiting. The client has an order for 4mg Ondansetron (Zofran) 30 minutes to 1 hour before the administration of the chemo. Available: 4mg in 2 ml normal saline. How many ml will the nurse administer? Numerical answer only

Hormone inhibitor antineoplastic drugs are most effective against which of the following? 

A client has an order for a narcotic analgesic every three hours and received the last dose four hours earlier. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take in response to the client’s request for pain medication on the first post-operative day?

The nurse is reviewing a new order for Memantine hydrochloride (Namenda).  Ordered: 10 mg by mouth once daily for Alzheimer’s dementia Available: 2.5 mg tablets How many tablets will the nurse administer?

Besides controlling pain of the post-abdominal surgical client with opioids, what other intervention can the nurse suggest to the client? Note: This is the last question. Please show your scratch paper to the camera.

What is important for the nurse to understand when assessing pain in an older adult client?