A patient asks the nurse why she has to take two diuretics when her friend only takes one with a combination medication. The patient takes hydrochlorothiazide 75 mg every day with a potassium-sparing diuretic. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Maybe you should speak with your doctor about the combination."
B) "I do not know why your doctor prefers that you take two medications."
C) "You may need a larger dose than is available in the combination medications."
D) "The combination medications are not as effective as two medications."
C
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A) Acid rebound B) Neurotoxicity C) Blurred vision D) Bone softening
If an error occurs as a result of delegation, the nurse is accountable for supervision, follow-up, intervention, and ____
a. Corrective action of the event b. Documentation of the event c. Evaluation of the process d. Summation of the occurrence
The home health nurse is caring for a 75-year-old patient with severe arthritis of her hands and fingers. The patient states, "I can't use these childproof safety lock caps because I can't open them." What is the most appropriate response(s) by the nurse?
a. "I see this is difficult for you. Do you have any family members or friends who can help you?" b. "We can ask the pharmacist not to put childproof caps on your medications; you may need to sign a form." c. "You can transfer your medications to different containers that are easier for you to open." d. "All medications come in childproof containers, so there isn't much we can do about this."
A client with chronic angina is ordered to receive nitroglycerin via patch. What is the highest priority nursing action regarding this method of administration?
a. Cut the patch to provide the correct dose of medication. b. Use sterile technique when applying the patch. c. Remove the old patch before applying the new patch. d. Cover the patch with an airtight dressing after application.