A nurse is teaching a client how to self-administer ear drops. Which of the following
client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will pull my ear down and back before I insert the drops."
B. "I will gently apply pressure with my finger to the front part of my ear after putting in
the drops."
C. "I will chill my ear drops before I use them."
D. "I will place a cotton ball into my inner ear canal after the drops are in"
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B.
When evaluating outcomes, the nurse should identify that the client
understands the instructions to gently apply pressure to the tragus of the ear
after putting in the drops to promote the instillation of the medication into the
ear canal.
Isabelle is preparing to obtain a consent form from Mr. Snyder who is scheduled for
surgery. Leo has asked Isabelle what their duties are as a nurse. Which of the following
statements by Isabelle reflect a correct understanding of the role of the nurse when
obtaining consent?
Select all that apply.
A. "I should make sure that the provider included the necessary information."
B. "I should make sure the client understands the information."
C. "I should witness the client signing the consent form."
D. "I should discuss other options for treatment with the client."
E. "I should notify the provider if the client has questions about the procedure."
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A, B, C, E
When taking action, the nurse should make sure that the provider included
the necessary information; make sure the client understands the information,
witness the client signing the consent form and notify the provider if the client
has questions about the procedure.
D. The provider should discuss other treatment options with the client.
,A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for oxybutynin about managing
the medication's anticholinergic effects. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Take sips of water frequently.
B. Wear sunglasses when outdoors in sunlight.
C. Use a soft toothbrush when brushing teeth.
D. Take the medication with an antacid.
E. Urinate prior to taking the medication.
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A, B, E
When taking actions, the nurse should instruct the client to take sips of water
frequently to relieve dry mouth, wear sunglasses to relieve the photophobia,
and to urinate prior to taking the medication to relieve the anticholinergic
effect of urinary retention.
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for surgery the
next week. The client tells the nurse "I plan to prepare my advance directives before I
come to the hospital." Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an
understanding of advance directives?
A. "I'd rather have my brother make my decisions for me, but I know it must be my
spouse."
B. "I know they won't go ahead with the surgery unless I fill out the form."
C. "I plan to tell them I don't want to be kept on a breathing machine."
D. "I will get my regular doctor to approve my plan before I hand it to the hospital."
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, C.
The hospital staff cannot refuse care based on the lack of advance directives.
The client has the right to decide and specify which medical procedures they
want when a life-threatening situation arises.
A. When analyzing cures, the nurse should recognize that the client can
designate any competent adult to be their health care proxy. It does not have
to be their spouse.
B. The hospital staff cannot refuse care based on the lack of advance
directives. The client has the right to decide and specify which medical
procedures they want when a life-threatening situation arises.
D. However, they should give his primary care provider a copy of the
document for their records.
The nurse administers the wrong medication to the client. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first?
A. Report the error to the facilities risk manager
B. Notify the provider
C. Complete an incident report
D. Check the client's vital signs
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D.
When prioritizing hypotheses, using the nursing process, the first action the
nurse should take is to assess the client. The nurse should check the client's
vital signs to determine the client's condition and report these findings to the
provider
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication to the client. What actions should the
nurse take?
client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will pull my ear down and back before I insert the drops."
B. "I will gently apply pressure with my finger to the front part of my ear after putting in
the drops."
C. "I will chill my ear drops before I use them."
D. "I will place a cotton ball into my inner ear canal after the drops are in"
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B.
When evaluating outcomes, the nurse should identify that the client
understands the instructions to gently apply pressure to the tragus of the ear
after putting in the drops to promote the instillation of the medication into the
ear canal.
Isabelle is preparing to obtain a consent form from Mr. Snyder who is scheduled for
surgery. Leo has asked Isabelle what their duties are as a nurse. Which of the following
statements by Isabelle reflect a correct understanding of the role of the nurse when
obtaining consent?
Select all that apply.
A. "I should make sure that the provider included the necessary information."
B. "I should make sure the client understands the information."
C. "I should witness the client signing the consent form."
D. "I should discuss other options for treatment with the client."
E. "I should notify the provider if the client has questions about the procedure."
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A, B, C, E
When taking action, the nurse should make sure that the provider included
the necessary information; make sure the client understands the information,
witness the client signing the consent form and notify the provider if the client
has questions about the procedure.
D. The provider should discuss other treatment options with the client.
,A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for oxybutynin about managing
the medication's anticholinergic effects. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Take sips of water frequently.
B. Wear sunglasses when outdoors in sunlight.
C. Use a soft toothbrush when brushing teeth.
D. Take the medication with an antacid.
E. Urinate prior to taking the medication.
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A, B, E
When taking actions, the nurse should instruct the client to take sips of water
frequently to relieve dry mouth, wear sunglasses to relieve the photophobia,
and to urinate prior to taking the medication to relieve the anticholinergic
effect of urinary retention.
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for surgery the
next week. The client tells the nurse "I plan to prepare my advance directives before I
come to the hospital." Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an
understanding of advance directives?
A. "I'd rather have my brother make my decisions for me, but I know it must be my
spouse."
B. "I know they won't go ahead with the surgery unless I fill out the form."
C. "I plan to tell them I don't want to be kept on a breathing machine."
D. "I will get my regular doctor to approve my plan before I hand it to the hospital."
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, C.
The hospital staff cannot refuse care based on the lack of advance directives.
The client has the right to decide and specify which medical procedures they
want when a life-threatening situation arises.
A. When analyzing cures, the nurse should recognize that the client can
designate any competent adult to be their health care proxy. It does not have
to be their spouse.
B. The hospital staff cannot refuse care based on the lack of advance
directives. The client has the right to decide and specify which medical
procedures they want when a life-threatening situation arises.
D. However, they should give his primary care provider a copy of the
document for their records.
The nurse administers the wrong medication to the client. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first?
A. Report the error to the facilities risk manager
B. Notify the provider
C. Complete an incident report
D. Check the client's vital signs
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D.
When prioritizing hypotheses, using the nursing process, the first action the
nurse should take is to assess the client. The nurse should check the client's
vital signs to determine the client's condition and report these findings to the
provider
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication to the client. What actions should the
nurse take?
