Author Question: Which of the following can be used to supplement a nursing student's learning about charting, ... (Read 12 times)

lunatika · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following can be used to supplement a nursing student's learning about charting, monitoring of medication administration, and patient education?

a. Text on CD-ROM c. DVD
b. Virtual learning lab d. PDA

Question 2

A patient does not understand why he is prescribed a particular medication. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be most appropriate for this patient?

a. Altered Health Maintenance
b. Altered Nutrition
c. Deficit Knowledge
d. Ineffective Management of Therapeutic Regimen

Moriaki · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Virtual learning labs are used to monitor physiological data, charts, schedule diagnostic studies and access reports, monitor medication administration, develop unique therapeutic regimens, and for patient education.

Answer to Question 2

C
The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient would be Deficit Knowledge in that the patient does not know why he is prescribed a particular medication. The other nursing diagnoses listed do not address this patient's lack of knowledge.