Author Question: The nurse teaches that which of the following is the best place to store medications? a. Bathroom ... (Read 45 times)

berenicecastro · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse teaches that which of the following is the best place to store medications?

a. Bathroom medicine cabinet
b. Near the kitchen sink
c. In the laundry room
d. In a drawer in the bedroom

Question 2

The nurse has instituted bedtime routines for patients with dementia in a long-term care facility. What assessment findings best indicate the program is effective?

a. Patients are more alert and oriented during the day.
b. Patients fall asleep within 20 to 30 mi-nutes of going to bed.
c. Patients appear happier and more inter-ested in activities.
d. Patients on diuretics awake less often during the night.

brittrenee · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Medications should be kept away from heat, direct sunlight, and humidity. The drawer in the bedroom is the best of the options given.

Answer to Question 2

B
People should be able to fall asleep within 20 to 30 minutes after going to bed, so this assessment finding best indicates the program is working.