A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify is at the
greatest risk of developing medication toxicity? ANS A client who has impaired kidney function
A nurse is planning to use the teach back method to educate a client about a new antihypertensive
medication. Which of the following should the nurse include to demonstrate this method? ANS Ask
the client to explain the information using their own words.
A nurse is reviewing measurement systems to perform dosage calculations with a newly licensed nurse.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? ANS To convert g to mg, move the
decimal point 3 places to the right.
A nurse is collecting data on a client who is receiving vancomycin IV. The nurse observes the client has a
rash on their neck,chest, and back. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? ANS Stop
the infusion of the vancomycin.
A nurse is scheduled to administer a medication to a client who is currently in the bathroom. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? ANS Come back in a few minutes to administer the
medication.
A nurse is performing a medication reconciliation for a client who is being transferred to a long-term care
facility. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? ANS -Place the medication
reconciliation form with the client's transfer documents
-Reinforce teaching about the medications to the client upon discharge
-Include over-the-counter medications in the medication reconciliation is correct.
-Compare the client's home medications with prescribed discharge medications is correct.
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a preschooler. Which of the following information
should the nurse keep in mind when administering medications to this client? ANS The deltoid
muscle can be used to administer intramuscular injections
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client who has an enteral feeding tube. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? ANS Administer the medication to the client in a liquid form.