Which nursing focus is appropriate when dealing with chronic ...

[hubes95]

Which nursing focus is appropriate when dealing with chronic conditions?
 
  a. Basing care on the ability to cure
  b. Assisting the patient to attain the highest possible level physically, socially, psychologically, and spiritually
  c. Using more sophisticated, high-technology interventions to assist the patient
  d. Allowing patients to deny a disability because it will pass

Question 2

What assessment information is essential to have before administering a new medication to an older adult?
 
  a. Known drug allergies
  b. Time of last meal
  c. Name of the patient's pharmacy
  d. History of past drug use

[FergA]

Answer to Question 1

B
Individuals with chronic conditions must be taught and assisted with techniques to function at their personal optimal level in all arenas of life. Responses A and C are specific for acute illnesses. Response D is incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

A
To prevent a potential anaphylactic reaction, it is essential to know if the older adult has medication allergies before administering a new medication. Time of last meal (response B), name of pharmacy (response C), and drug use history (response D) all are components of the drug assessment, but they are not as essential as knowing allergies before administering a medication.

[hubes95]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ryhom]

Excellent