What methods should the nurse use to measure compliance to a ...

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What methods should the nurse use to measure compliance to a treatment plan? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Pill counts
  b. Chemical assays
  c. Direct observation
  d. Third-party reporting
  e. Monitoring therapeutic response

Question 2

To facilitate the administration of an oral medication to a preschool-age child, what action should the nurse take?
 
  a. Dilute the medication in a large amount of favorite liquid and allow the child to hold the cup.
  b. Set limits about the need to take medication and offer praise immediately after the task is accomplished.
  c. Mix the medication in a moderate amount of the child's favorite food.
  d. Explain the purpose of the medication and allow the child time to express resistance before giving the medication.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, E
Assessment of compliance must include direct measurement techniques. Pill counts, chemical assays, direct observation, and monitoring therapeutic response are direct measurement techniques. Third-party reporting would not always be available and would not be a method to measure compliance.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Nurses who approach children with confidence and who convey the impression that they expect to be successful are less likely to encounter difficulty. It is best to approach a child as though cooperation is expected. The medication should not be placed in a favorite liquid or food. Allowing the child time to express resistance will delay administration of the medication.

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