A nurse is caring for a female client in a provider's office.

Exhibits

The nurse notifies the client and provides teaching about the newly prescribed medication. For each of the statements made by the client, click to specify whether the statement indicates an understanding or no understanding of the teaching provided.

“If I experience black stools, I should notify my provider."

"l should avoid taking antacids while on this medication."

"l should take my medications on an empty stomach."

"l should rinse my mouth after taking this medication."

"l should take this medication with orange juice. "

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is {"A":{"answers":"B"},"B":{"answers":"A"},"C":{"answers":"B"},"D":{"answers":"A"},"E":{"answers":"A"}}

Foods with vitamin C improves iron absorption , black stools are expected on iron supplements and do not need reporting, Iron stains teeth and rinsing the mouth after intake is necessary. Gastric acid enhance iron absorption and antacids should be avoided. Taking iron on an empty stomach increases risk of GI side effects

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A- Confirming with another nurse ensures right dosage is not necessary. Dosage should be confrimed with the prescription and proper calculation

B-Verification with the administration record ensures that the prescribed medication is the one given. This is important as it ensures that the client receives the right medications for the illness. However, it is not part of the rights of medication administration

C-Use of 2 identifiers ensures right client which is part of the rights of medication administration

D-Documenting full names is important for record-keeping but not part of the rights of medication administration

A. The client will administer insulin glargine before each meal. B. The client will use the deltoid muscle as an injection site. C. The client will take an additional dose of insulin glargine prior to exercise. D. The client will wear his reading glasses when drawing up a dose of insulin glargine.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Use of glasses in visual problems in the elderly avoid errors such as overdose. The use of insulin requires accurate visualization because overdosing the medication may lower the blood sugar levels too low leading to severe neuroglycopenic features or even death.

A- Long acting insulins like glargine are used as a basal insulin given once a day

B- The subcutaneous tissue is preferred

C- Insulin glargine is not added before exercise

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A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. Using the rights of medication administration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the right medication is administered to the client?

Correct Answer is C

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A nurse is developing a teaching plan for an older adult client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following expected outcomes should the nurse include in the plan?

Correct Answer is D

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