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 anxious feelings about drug therapy, as evidenced by
statements
such as "I'm upset about having to test my blood sugars."
d. Anxiety related to new drug therapy, as evidenced by statements such as
"I'm upset about having to test my blood sugars.": d. Anxiety related to new
drug therapy, as evidenced by statements such as "Im upset about have to test
my blood sugars."
CH. 1
2. The patient is to receive oral guaifenesin (Mucinex) twice a day. Today,
the nurse was busy and gave the medication 2 hours after the scheduled
dose was due. What type of problem does this represent? a. "Right time"
b. "Right dose"
c. "Right route"
d. "Right medication": a. "Right time"
CH. 1
3. The nurse has been monitoring the patient's progress on a new drug
regimen since the first dose and documenting the patient's therapeutic
response to the medication. Which phase of the nursing process do these
actions illustrate?
a. Nursing diagnosis
b. Planning
c. Implementation
d. Evaluation: d. Evaluation
CH. 1
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?
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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 correct blood glucose testing technique.: d.
The patient will demonstrate correct blood glucose testing technique
CH. 1
5. 5. Which activity best reflects the implementation phase of the nursing
process for the patient who is newly diagnosed with hypertension?
a. Providing education on keeping a journal of blood pressure readings
b. Setting goals and outcome criteria with the patient's input
c. Recording a drug history regarding over-the-counter medications used at
home
d. Formulating nursing diagnoses regarding deficient knowledge related to
the new treatment regimen: a. providing education on keeping a journal of
blood pressure readings
CH. 1
6. The medication order reads, "Give ondansetron (Zofran) 4 mg, 30 minutes
before beginning chemotherapy to prevent nausea." The nurse notes that
the route is missing from the order. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Give the medication intravenously b. because the patient might vomit.
b. Give the medication orally because the tablets are available in 4-mg doses.
c. Contact the prescriber to clarify the route of the medication ordered.
d. Hold the medication until the prescriber returns to make rounds.: c. Contact
the prescriber to clarity the route of the medication ordered
CH. 1
7. 7. When the nurse considers the timing of a drug dose, which factor
is appropriate to consider when deciding when to give a drug? a. The
patient's ability to swallow
b. The patient's height
c. The patient's last meal
d. The patient's allergies: c. The patient's last meal
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