Practice questions Flashcards
An 86- yr old pt is being discharged to home on digitalis therapy and has very little information regarding the medication. Which statement best reflects a realistic outcome of patient teaching activities?
a. the patient and the patients daughter will state the proper way to take the drug.
b. the nurse will provide teaching about the drug’s adverse effects.
c. the patient will state all the symptoms of digitalis toxicity.
d. the patient will call the prescriber if adverse effects occur.
a. the patient and the patients daughter will state the proper way to take the drug.
A patient has a new prescription for blood pressure medication that may cause him to feel dizzy during the first few days of therapy. Which is the best nursing diagnosis for this situation?
a. activity tolerance
b. risk for injury
c. disturbed body image
d. self-care deficit
b. risk for injury
