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charchew

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The best indication that your patients understand their medications is
 
  a. Nodding their heads during conversation
  b. Asking questions
  c. Having patients restate and demonstrate
  d. Their statement that, yes, they do understand

Question 2

The nurse is providing care for an older patient who is taking digoxin. The nurse should keep in mind all of the following about digoxin except
 
  a. It is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure to strengthen the force of the heart contraction
  b. High doses may cause confusion as a side effect
  c. It requires periodic monitoring of drug blood levels to prevent toxicity
  d. Falling from orthopnea is a common and frequent side effect


babybsemail

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Individuals may, out of habit, nod their heads during a discussion (response A) or verbally state they understand (D), but these are inadequate indicators that they heard and comprehend. Asking questions (B) is very good but does not indicate their comprehension of the task. The best method to ensure comprehension is having patients restate in their own words and demonstrate.

Answer to Question 2

D
Falling from orthopnea is a side effect of diuretics, not digoxin. Responses A, B, and C all are appropriate nursing considerations when caring for an older patient taking digoxin.


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