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The nurse is caring for a client with a history of osteoporosis being treated with a
bisphosphonate. What education should the nurse provide in order to reduce the
risk of adverse effects?
"It's important to stay sitting upright for 30 minutes after taking this pill."
After teaching a group of students about the nursing process, the instructor
determines that the teaching was successful when the students explain that
establishment of goals and expected outcomes is part of which phase?
planning
A client is experiencing difficulty swallowing a large oral tablet. What action by
the nurse would be most appropriate?
Check to determine whether the drug can be crushed or mixed with food.
The client has been prescribed an oral medication. Prior to administration of this
medication, what should the nurse do first?
evaluate the client's ability to swallow.
Which nursing intervention would the nurse expect to do during implementation?
Providing client teaching about a drug therapy regimen.
A 7-year-old child fell off a wood pile while playing and has been admitted to the
ICU with multiple broken bones and internal bleeding. What factor related to drug
therapy will be altered in this client?
Pharmacodynamics may be altered.
Prior to the nurse administering a medication, what is essential for the nurse to
complete?
the "rights" of medication administration
A nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of Altered Health Management for a client.
Which factors would the nurse point out as supporting this nursing diagnosis?
Select all that apply.
visual impairment, forgetfulness, cognitive deficits, mobility issues
Which activity would the nurse expect to complete during the evaluation phase of
the nursing process in drug therapy?
Compare the outcome expected with the actual client outcome.
The nurse is scheduled to administer a tablet of medication to a client and the
medication is available as a unit dose. Where would the nurse remove the
wrappings of the unit dose?
at the client's bedside.
What statement would indicate that a mother is administering the incorrect
dosage of liquid medication to her child?
"I use a household teaspoon to administer the medication."
A client who just picked up a prescription at the pharmacy asks the nurse why
the client was prescribed a medication for mental health issues when the client
sought treatment for allergies. What is the nurse's best response?
"Tell me the name of your prescription please."