ATI MED 2026 CRITICAL THINKING AND CLINICAL DECISION LEARNING OUTLINE

ATI MED 2026 CRITICAL THINKING AND
CLINICAL DECISION LEARNING OUTLINE

◉A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a
fluticasone propionate inhaler with a spacer. The client asks the
nurse why a space is needed with the inhaler. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make? Answer: More medication is
delivered to the lungs when you use a spacer.


◉A nurse is administering aspirin 81 mg PO daily to a client who has
a history of myocardial infarction. The medication is scheduled for
0800. Which of the following scenarios demonstrates proper use of
one of the Ten Right of Medication Administration? Answer: The
nurse documents the aspirin was given at 0825


◉A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. For which of the
following inhalation medication delivery methods should the nurse
assess the client's ability to inhale deeply? Answer: Dry powder
inhaler (DPI)


◉A nurse is preparing to administer a client's medication. The client
states the medication makes them feel nauseated and refuses to take
it. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Answer:
Document the reason for refusal along with the date and time in the
client's medical record.