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A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client about medications.
Which of the following client statements indicate an understanding?
A. "I will discard unused narcotic medications in a trash container.".
The statement, "I will discard unused narcotic medications in a trash container," indicates a lack of understanding. Disposing of unused narcotic medications in a regular trash container is not safe and can lead to accidental ingestion or misuse by others. Proper disposal methods should be explained.
B. "I will store narcotic medications in the original package.".
This statement, "I will store narcotic medications in the original package," indicates an understanding of safe medication storage. Keeping narcotic medications in their original packaging helps in proper identification and prevents accidental ingestion by others. It also allows the client to access important information such as dosage instructions and expiration dates.
C. "I will obtain my prescribed medications from different pharmacies.".
The statement, "I will obtain my prescribed medications from different pharmacies," suggests a potential misunderstanding. Consistently using one pharmacy for all prescriptions is recommended to help monitor for drug interactions and prevent duplications or contraindications that can occur when using multiple pharmacies.
D. "I will store over-the-counter medications in an unlocked cabinet under a sink.".
The statement, "I will store over-the-counter medications in an unlocked cabinet under a sink," indicates a lack of understanding. Storing medications, whether prescription or over-the-counter, in an unlocked cabinet under a sink is not safe, as it allows easy access to medications by children or others who should not have them. Medications should be stored securely out of reach and in a cool, dry place.
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about diabetic retinopathy.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. "It is caused by an increase in intraocular pressure.".
The statement, "It is caused by an increase in intraocular pressure," is not accurate. Diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the retina due to prolonged high blood sugar levels, not increased intraocular pressure. This choice is incorrect.
B. "Seeing spots is a manifestation of diabetic retinopathy.".
The statement, "Seeing spots is a manifestation of diabetic retinopathy," is not entirely accurate. Seeing spots or floaters in the vision can be a symptom of diabetic retinopathy, but it is not a comprehensive description of the condition. This choice is partially correct but lacks specificity.
C. "Have an eye exam every 2 years.".
The statement, "Have an eye exam every 2 years," is not accurate in the context of diabetic retinopathy. Individuals with diabetes should have more frequent eye exams, typically annually, to monitor for the development or progression of diabetic retinopathy. This choice is incorrect.
D. "Clouding of the lens is a manifestation of diabetic retinopathy.".
The statement, "Clouding of the lens is a manifestation of diabetic retinopathy," is not accurate. Clouding of the lens is a characteristic of cataracts, not diabetic retinopathy. This choice is incorrect.
A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about pain.
Which of the following is an example of acute pain?
A. Fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, not acute pain. This choice is incorrect.
B. Surgical incision.
A surgical incision represents an example of acute pain. Acute pain typically has a sudden onset and is time-limited, often resulting from tissue injury or a medical procedure. This choice is correct.
C. Peripheral neuropathy.
Peripheral neuropathy is a chronic condition characterized by nerve damage and is associated with chronic pain, not acute pain. This choice is incorrect.
D. Rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause chronic joint pain and inflammation, not acute pain. This choice is incorrect.
A nurse is preparing to administer cefotaxime 100 mg IM to a client.
How many grams (g) should the nurse plan to administer?
A. 10 g.
Administering 10 grams (g) of cefotaxime 100 mg IM is an excessive dose. The correct calculation for administering 100 mg would be 0.1 g (100 mg divided by 1000 to convert milligrams to grams). This choice is incorrect.
B. 100 g.
Administering 100 grams (g) of cefotaxime 100 mg IM is a significantly excessive dose and is incorrect. The correct calculation is 0.1 g (100 mg divided by 1000 to convert milligrams to grams). This choice is incorrect.
C. 0.1 g.
Administering 0.1 grams (g) of cefotaxime 100 mg IM is the correct dose calculation. To convert milligrams (mg) to grams (g), you divide by 1000. Therefore, 100 mg equals 0.1 g. This choice is correct.