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javeds

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Which question is most important for you to ask a patient before administering a new drug?
 
  a. Are you allergic to any drugs?
  b. Do you know what this drug is for?
  c. When was the last time you ate or drank?
  d. What other drugs have you taken in the last 24 hours?

Question 2

The nurse is setting up a teaching session with
 
  an 85-year-old patient who will be going home on anticoagulant therapy. Which educational strategy would reflect consideration of the age-related changes that may exist with this patient?
  a. Show a video about anticoagulation ther-apy.
  b. Present all the information in one session just before discharge.
  c. Give the patient pamphlets about the medications to read at home.
  d. Develop large-print handouts that reflect the verbal information presented.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


javeds

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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