The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy

The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is writing a nursing diagnosis for a plan of care for a patient who has been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which statement reflects the correct format for a nursing diagnosis? A. Anxiety B. Anxiety related to new drug therapy C. Anxiety related to feelings about drug therapy as evidenced by statements such as ―I’m upset about having to give myself shots‖ D. Anxiety related to new drug therapy as evidenced by statements such as ―I’m upset about having to give myself shots‖ ANS: D 2. A patient is to receive oral digoxin (Lanoxin) daily; however, because he is unable to swallow, he cannot take it orally, as ordered. What type of problem does this represent? A. ―Right time‖ problem B. ―Right dose‖ problem C. ―Right route‖ problem D. ―Right medication‖ problem ANS: C 3. The nurse has been monitoring a patient’s progress on a new drug regimen since the first dose and documenting signs of possible adverse effects. This example illustrates which phase of the nursing process? A. Planning B. Evaluation C. Implementation D. Nursing diagnosis ANS: B 4. The nurse is assigned to a patient who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which statement best illustrates an outcome criterion for this patient? A. The patient will follow instructions. B. The patient will not experience complications. C. The patient will adhere to the new insulin treatment regimen. D. The patient will demonstrate safe insulin self-administration technique. ANS: D 5. Which activity best reflects the implementation phase of the nursing process for a patient who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus? A. Providing education regarding self-injection technique B. Setting goals and outcome criteria with the patient’s input C. D. Recording a drug history regarding over-the-counter medications used at home Formulating nursing diagnoses regarding knowledge deficit related to new treatment regimen ANS: A