A nurse is teaching about self-administration of transdermal medication with a client who has a new
prescription for nitroglycerin. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the
teaching? - correct answer I will remove the patch after 14 hours
A nurse is preparing to administer the 0900 medications to the client, which of the following actions
should the nurse take? - correct answer Clean injection port with antiseptic swab
Flush IV catheter with 0.9% sodium chloride before and after the medication
Check for blood return of the IV catheter by gently pulling back on the plunger of the syringe
Clean area with soap and water
A nurse is teaching a group of unit nurses about medication reconciliation. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching? - correct answer A transition
in care requires the nurse to conduct medication reconciliation
History and Physical
5 Days Ago:
Past Medical History
Hypertension
Congestive heart failure
Physical:
Client alert and oriented x3. Lung sounds clear to auscultation. S1, S2 present, no extra heart sounds.
Peripheral pulses 2+ in all extremities. Client reported flank pain and dysuria. Client had an outpatient
urine culture done which was positive for Escherichia coli. Client was admitted for intravenous antibiotic
therapy. Height 160 cm (63 in), weight 65 kg (144 lb).
A nurse is caring for a female older adult on a medical-surgical unit. Complete the following sentence by
using the listed options. - correct answer The client is at greatest risk for
nephrotoxicity due to kidney function
prescription for nitroglycerin. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the
teaching? - correct answer I will remove the patch after 14 hours
A nurse is preparing to administer the 0900 medications to the client, which of the following actions
should the nurse take? - correct answer Clean injection port with antiseptic swab
Flush IV catheter with 0.9% sodium chloride before and after the medication
Check for blood return of the IV catheter by gently pulling back on the plunger of the syringe
Clean area with soap and water
A nurse is teaching a group of unit nurses about medication reconciliation. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching? - correct answer A transition
in care requires the nurse to conduct medication reconciliation
History and Physical
5 Days Ago:
Past Medical History
Hypertension
Congestive heart failure
Physical:
Client alert and oriented x3. Lung sounds clear to auscultation. S1, S2 present, no extra heart sounds.
Peripheral pulses 2+ in all extremities. Client reported flank pain and dysuria. Client had an outpatient
urine culture done which was positive for Escherichia coli. Client was admitted for intravenous antibiotic
therapy. Height 160 cm (63 in), weight 65 kg (144 lb).
A nurse is caring for a female older adult on a medical-surgical unit. Complete the following sentence by
using the listed options. - correct answer The client is at greatest risk for
nephrotoxicity due to kidney function
