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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? Ans: "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
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which phase? Ans: planning
A client is experiencing difficulty swallowing a large oral tablet. What
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action by the nurse would be most appropriate? Ans: Check to determine
whether the drug can be crushed or mixed with food.
The client has been prescribed an oral medication. Prior to
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administration of this medication, what should the nurse do first? Ans:
evaluate the client's ability to swallow.
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Which nursing intervention would the nurse expect to do during
implementation? Ans: 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? Ans:
Pharmacodynamics may be altered.
Prior to the nurse administering a medication, what is essential for the
nurse to complete? Ans: 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
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nursing diagnosis? Select all that apply. Ans: 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? Ans: 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? Ans: at the client's bedside.
What statement would indicate that a mother is administering the
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incorrect dosage of liquid medication to her child? Ans: "I use a
household teaspoon to administer the medication."
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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
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response? Ans: "Tell me the name of your prescription please."
The nurse makes an effort to provide high-quality care to clients by
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obtaining and analyzing the best available scientific research. This
activity demonstrates which important component of practice? Ans:
Evidence-based nursing
Assessment of a client receiving drug therapy reveals that the client has
been experiencing gastrointestinal upset related to the drug. The client
states, "My stomach has been so upset that all I've been able to eat is
soup and dry crackers." Which nursing diagnosis would be most likely?
Ans: Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements
In today's health care environment, there is often more contact between
the client and the nurse than between the client and the health care
provider. What does this put the nurse in the best position to do? Ans:
Assess the therapeutic success of the drug therapy.
NURS 6015 ch 4 Questions and Correct Answers |
Latest Update
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? Ans: "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
Assignment Expert
which phase? Ans: planning
A client is experiencing difficulty swallowing a large oral tablet. What
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action by the nurse would be most appropriate? Ans: Check to determine
whether the drug can be crushed or mixed with food.
The client has been prescribed an oral medication. Prior to
2026
administration of this medication, what should the nurse do first? Ans:
evaluate the client's ability to swallow.
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Which nursing intervention would the nurse expect to do during
implementation? Ans: 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? Ans:
Pharmacodynamics may be altered.
Prior to the nurse administering a medication, what is essential for the
nurse to complete? Ans: 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
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nursing diagnosis? Select all that apply. Ans: 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? Ans: 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? Ans: at the client's bedside.
What statement would indicate that a mother is administering the
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incorrect dosage of liquid medication to her child? Ans: "I use a
household teaspoon to administer the medication."
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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
2026
response? Ans: "Tell me the name of your prescription please."
The nurse makes an effort to provide high-quality care to clients by
©
obtaining and analyzing the best available scientific research. This
activity demonstrates which important component of practice? Ans:
Evidence-based nursing
Assessment of a client receiving drug therapy reveals that the client has
been experiencing gastrointestinal upset related to the drug. The client
states, "My stomach has been so upset that all I've been able to eat is
soup and dry crackers." Which nursing diagnosis would be most likely?
Ans: Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements
In today's health care environment, there is often more contact between
the client and the nurse than between the client and the health care
provider. What does this put the nurse in the best position to do? Ans:
Assess the therapeutic success of the drug therapy.
