A nurse is preparing to administer clotrimazole vaginal cre…
A nurse is preparing to administer clotrimazole vaginal cream to a patient being treated for a yeast infection. The patient asks if she can insert the medication herself and then go to physical therapy. Which nursing response demonstrates appropriate understanding of medication administration principles for this route?
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A nurse is assessing a 72-year-old patient diagnosed with Alzheimer disease 4 years ago who currently takes donepezil 10 mg daily. The patient’s spouse reports the patient now requires assistance with bathing and dressing, frequently forgets family members’ names, and has difficulty finding words during conversations. The healthcare provider is considering adding memantine to the treatment regimen. What clinical assessment finding supports the appropriateness of adding memantine at this stage?
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