The nurse is developing a care plan for a client who will be self-administering a metered-dose inhaler. Which statement reflects a measurable outcome?

The client will understand the principles of self-administration of a metered-dose inhaler.

The client will know about self-administration of a metered-dose inhaler.

The client will comprehend the proper technique of self-administering a metered-dose inhaler

The client will demonstrate the proper technique of self-administering a metered-dose inhaler.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Demonstration is a measurable outcome. It allows the nurse to pick any errors in the performance of the task in real time and hence corrections can be made.
A, B and C are vague outcomes that are not feasible to measure.

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Correct Answer is ["B","C"]

Explanation

following the rights of medications administration prevents errors, the rights include right client, right dosage, right drug, right route and right time and frequency. The nurse must always verify the administration order to the prescription before drug administration. Wherever there is doubt, the provider should be consulted to avoid errors.

A- Minimizing telephone and verbal orders is not a proven principle of preventing medication errors

D- Use of trade names increases risk of errors

E-Allergy assessment is not related to medication errors

A. Alpha 1 adrenergic B. Beta2 adrenergic C. Beta adrenergic D. Dopaminergic

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

B. Rationale- Beta 2 adrenergic receptors are found on the airways. Beta adrenergic agonists bind on them to stimulate bronchial dilatation relieving obstruction in airway obstructive diseases.
A. Alpha 1 adrenergic receptors are found on the blood vessels
C. Beta receptors are found on the myocardium
D. Dopaminergic receptors are found in the brain

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The nurse is developing a care plan for a client who will be self-administering a metered-dose inhaler. Which statement reflects a measurable outcome?

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Correct Answer is ["B","C"]

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Correct Answer is B

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