The nurse is administering medications, and hands a cup ...

[CORALGRILL2014]

The nurse is administering medications, and hands a cup containing several medications to the client. The client says, What is that yellow pill? I've never taken that before. The nurse's best response is which of the following?
 
  1. Every manufacturer of drugs makes it a different color.
  2. That is your medication for high blood pressure.
  3. I double-checked to make sure that all the medications were ordered by your doctor.
  4. Let me check it before you take it and I'll be right back.

Question 2

The nurse caring for the terminally ill client and the family collects data about loss and grieving during the admission interview. Information important to collect includes: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Previous losses.
  2. Awareness of approaching loss.
  3. How grief was handled previously.
  4. Medications being taken for coping.
  5. History of alcohol abuse.

[sierramartinez]

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: When a client doesn't remember taking a medication before, unless it's a new order, it should always be double-checked before the client takes the medication to prevent errors. While manufacturers of generic drugs might make a drug that is different in color or appearance, it is important to recheck the medication before the client takes it.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,4
Rationale: Assessing previous loss is important to determine coping techniques.

[CORALGRILL2014]

Great answer, keep it coming

[billybob123]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it