adherence - correct answer active, voluntary, and collaborative involvement of the patient in the mutually acceptable, prescribed course of treatment or therapeutic plan
critical thinking - correct answer the ability to re...
adherence - correct answer active, voluntary, and collaborative involvement of the
patient in the mutually acceptable, prescribed course of treatment or therapeutic plan
critical thinking - correct answer the ability to reason and think rationally in order to
understand, solve problems, and make decisions; a major component of the nursing process, often
considered the foundation on which to provide the best possible patient care, supported by current best
evidence
goals - correct answer Statements that are time specific and describe generally
what is to be accomplished to address a specific nursing diagnosis
medication error - correct answer Any preventable adverse drug event involving
inappropriate medication use by a patient or health care professional; it may or may not cause the
patient harm.
Nonadherence - correct answer an informed decision by the patient not to adhere
to or follow a therapeutic plan or suggestion. (noncompliance)
Nursing Process - correct answer An organizational framework for the practice of
nursing that encompasses all steps taken by the nurse in caring for a patient: assessment, nursing
diagnoses, planning (with goals and outcome criteria), implementation of the plan (with patient
teaching), and evaluation.
-ensures thorough, individualized, and quality care
outcome criteria - correct answer Descriptions of specific patient behaviors or
responses that demonstrate meeting of or achievement of goals related to each nursing diagnosis.
prescriber - correct answer Any health care provider licensed by the appropriate
regulatory board to prescribe medications.
, Three things nurses need regarding medication knowledge - correct answer 1.
knowledge of drugs
2. drug's adverse effects
3. medication interactions
Evidence-informed practice (EIP) - correct answer Continuous, interactive process
involving the explicit, conscious, and judicious consideration of the best research evidence available to
make collaborative decisions between the health care team and the patient and family when providing
patient care
An 86-year-old patient 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 patient's 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. - correct answer a
a patient has a new prescription for a 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 intolerance
b) Potential for injury
c) Disturbed body image
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