A client asks the nurse to explain the meaning of a narrow therapeutic index of a medication. Which information should the nurse use to answer the question?

A community health nurse is meeting with a group of clients and notes some clients are misinterpreting the information. What does the nurse recognize as the most likely barrier to communication for this group? A. The nurse's sharing of complete and accurate information with the clients B. The nurses' use of medical terminology in the discussion C. The clients' offering of feedback to allow the nurse to learn what the client understands D. The clients' interpretation of the message through their own perceptions

Which of the following is NOT a reliable source of information about an individual’s medication?A pill bookA nursing drug guideAsking your neighborThe pharmacy

The nurse is preparing to administer medications to assigned clients. Which prescription should the nurse clarify with the primary healthcare provider (PHCP)?A. Warfarin to a client with an international normalized ratio (INR) of 1.8 seconds [0.9–1.2]B. Digoxin to a client with a serum potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L [3.5-5 mEq/L, mmol/L]C. Enoxaparin to a client with a platelet count of 155,000 mm3 [150-400 mm3, 130–380 × 10⁹/L]D. Lisinopril to a client with a serum creatinine level of 0.6 mg/dL [Male: 0.6-1.2 mg/dL, Female: 0.5-1.1 mg/dL, Female 30–190 IU/L, Male 30–250 IU/L]

In the therapeutic factor known as Imparting Information, there are two kinds of information that can be given – direct information (sharing their own experience, suggestions, and guidance) and ____________. A. Indirect information B. Member feedback C. Didactic information D. Therapeutic analysis

Which measures does the nurse keep in mind to reduce therisk of MEs?a. When questioning a drug order, keep in mind that theprescriber is correct.b. Be careful about questioning the drug order a board-cer-tified physician has written for a patient.c. Always double-check the many drugs with sound-alikeand look-alike names because of the high risk of error.d. If the drug route has not been specified, use the oral route.