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DelorasTo

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on: Jul 23, 2018
An older patient must learn to administer a medication using a device that requires manual dexterity. The patient becomes frustrated and expresses lack of self-confidence in performing this task. Which action will the nurse perform next?
 
  a. Ask the patient to keep trying until the skill is learned.
  b. Provide written instructions with illustrations showing each step of the skill.
  c. Schedule multiple sessions and practice each step separately.
  d. Teach the procedure to family members who can administer the medication for the patient.

Question 2

The nurse is developing a teaching plan for an elderly patient who will begin taking an antihypertensive drug that causes dizziness and orthostatic hypotension. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for this patient?
 
  a. Deficient knowledge related to drug side effects
  b. Ineffective health maintenance related to age
  c. Readiness for enhanced knowledge related to medication side effects
  d. Risk for injury related to side effects of the medication


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Briannahope

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

ANS: C
Nurses should be sensitive to patient's level of frustration when teaching skills. In this case, breaking the steps down into individual parts will help with this patient's frustration level.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
This patient has an increased risk for injury because of drug side effects, so this is an appropriate nursing diagnosis.


DelorasTo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

ultraflyy23

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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