Author Question: A nurse is administering medication to a client. Which of the following requests by the client is a ... (Read 102 times)

genevieve1028 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A nurse is administering medication to a client. Which of the following requests by the client is a right of the client that the nurse should accept?

A) Request for variation in medication dosage
B) Replacement of the medication with its generic form
C) Change in the route of administration of medication
D) Request for a different schedule of the medication

Question 2

A nurse is assisting a client with shaving. Which step is appropriate when assisting the client in shaving?

A) Rub the area to make it dry after shaving.
B) Hold the skin lightly while making strokes.
C) Apply shaving cream if the client wishes.
D) Move razor against direction of hair growth.

paavo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
The client can request replacement of the prescribed medication with its generic form. The client cannot request variation in medication dosage, change in the route of administration of medication, or a different schedule of the medication. A change in the prescribed dosage, schedule, and route of administration would affect the effectiveness of the drug.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The nurse should apply shaving cream if the client wishes. Rubbing the area to make it dry after shaving will cause skin chafing. The nurse should not hold the client's skin lightly; instead, the skin should be held taut while making strokes. Keeping the skin taut reduces the risk of cutting it. The razor must be moved in the direction of hair growth and not against the direction of hair growth to reduce skin irritation.