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Which cues are relevant to a hypothesis of Risk for Adverse Medication Interaction?
Select all that apply.
Which cues are relevant to a hypothesis of Risk for Adverse Medication Interaction? Select all that apply.
- Has no primary health care provider (correct)
- Reports using “any convenient pharmacy” (correct)
- Reports taking various supplements “from the health food store” (correct)
- Cannot state name or dose of medications taken (correct)
Which cues are relevant to a hypothesis of Risk for Injury for a patient who is prescribed a rectal suppository?
Select all that apply.
Which cues are relevant to a hypothesis of Risk for Injury for a patient who is prescribed a rectal suppository? Select all that apply.
- Dysphagia
- Anal fissure (correct)
- Recent rectal surgery (correct)
- Ongoing pelvic radiation therapy (correct)
Which hypothesis is supported by the findings that a buccal medication is prescribed for a patient with a history of periodically biting the inside of the cheeks?
Which hypothesis is supported by the findings that a buccal medication is prescribed for a patient with a history of periodically biting the inside of the cheeks?
- Risk for Cross-Infection
- Risk for allergic reaction
- Risk for impaired tissue integrity (correct)
- Risk for Adverse Medication Interaction
A patient with long-standing heart failure does not know the names, doses, and purposes of their cardiac medications. Which outcome for the patient’s nursing diagnosis of Lack of Knowledge of Medication Regime is appropriate?
A patient with long-standing heart failure does not know the names, doses, and purposes of their cardiac medications. Which outcome for the patient’s nursing diagnosis of Lack of Knowledge of Medication Regime is appropriate?
The use of aseptic technique is a solution for which hypothesis?
The use of aseptic technique is a solution for which hypothesis?
Following procedural guidelines when giving a parenteral medication is a primary solution for which hypothesis?
Following procedural guidelines when giving a parenteral medication is a primary solution for which hypothesis?
The nurse is preparing to administer medication to a motor vehicle crash victim for pain. Relevant cues from patient assessment data are analyzed and clustered to identify hypotheses. Which hypothesis is the priority?
The nurse is preparing to administer medication to a motor vehicle crash victim for pain. Relevant cues from patient assessment data are analyzed and clustered to identify hypotheses. Which hypothesis is the priority?
Which cue suggests a hypothesis of Risk for Adverse Medication Interaction?
Which cue suggests a hypothesis of Risk for Adverse Medication Interaction?
A patient presents with a chart listing the dose, route, frequency, and reason for use of prescribed medications, along with a list of related questions. The patient asks the nurse to review the chart for accuracy and answer the questions. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for this patient?
A patient presents with a chart listing the dose, route, frequency, and reason for use of prescribed medications, along with a list of related questions. The patient asks the nurse to review the chart for accuracy and answer the questions. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for this patient?
Forgetfulness, poor vision, and arthritic hands are relevant cues related to which hypothesis?
Forgetfulness, poor vision, and arthritic hands are relevant cues related to which hypothesis?
Which patient information would the nurse recognize as a relevant cue indicating the need for monitoring following an intramuscular injection?
Which patient information would the nurse recognize as a relevant cue indicating the need for monitoring following an intramuscular injection?
Which expected outcome would the nurse select for a soon-to-be-discharged patient who has a transdermal patch prescribed for the first time?
Which expected outcome would the nurse select for a soon-to-be-discharged patient who has a transdermal patch prescribed for the first time?
To decrease the risk for tissue irritation, which direction would the nurse give to a patient taking a buccal medication?
To decrease the risk for tissue irritation, which direction would the nurse give to a patient taking a buccal medication?
