Ambulatory Certification Nursing spot –on exam 2024

The ambulatory care nurse is teaching a patient who is newly diagnosed with diabetes, and cautions the patient against taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication, because of the: A Additional stress on kidney function. B Additional stress on liver function. C Effect on the liver when combined with an oral hypoglycemic agent. D Interference with insulin absorption. - correct answer Additional stress on kidney function. The most effective strategy for improving patient adherence to the care regimen is to: A Involve the patient's family in the treatment plan. B Partner with the patient in the teaching/learning process. C Reinforce that the patient must follow the plan of care. D Schedule more frequent follow-up visits. - correct answer Partner with the patient in the teaching/learning process. The ambulatory care nurse's decision to delegate duties depends primarily upon A Expertise in clinical pathways. B Self-awareness skills. C Staffing needs. D State regulatory mandates. - correct answer State regulatory mandates. A graduate nursing student is collecting data for a research study and requests a patient's chart. The ambulatory care nurse initially determines: A The purpose of the research study. B The specific data requested by the nursing student. C