A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about how to administer a topical medication. After showing the client the procedure, the nurse asks the client to perform the skill. Which of the following strategies is the nurse using?

Return demonstration

Discussion

Question and answer

Role play

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Return demonstration involves the client demonstrating the skill back to the nurse after instruction, ensuring understanding and competence.
B. Discussion involves exchanging information verbally but does not involve demonstration of skill.
C. Question and answer involves the nurse answering client questions but does not include a practical demonstration.
D. Role play involves acting out scenarios but may not directly involve the client performing the actual procedure.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Decreased temperature is a symptom of hypothyroidism, not hyperthyroidism which would indicate an overdose of levothyroxine.
B. Weight gain is more commonly associated with hypothyroidism, not hyperthyroidism caused by an overdose of levothyroxine.
C. Tachycardia (rapid heart rate) is a classic sign of hyperthyroidism, which can occur if the client's dose of levothyroxine is too high.
D. Bradypnea (slow breathing) is not typically associated with thyroid hormone overdosage.

A. To ensure that that fluid and electrolyte balance is maintained B. To give the patient some much needed fluid intake C. To prevent interaction of medication with each other D. None of the above

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Answer: C
A. Ensuring fluid and electrolyte balance is maintained is an important aspect of patient care but is not the primary reason for flushing the feeding tube between medications.
B. While giving the patient fluid intake is beneficial, the primary purpose of flushing the tube between medications is to prevent interactions between different medications.
C. Flushing the feeding tube with water between medication administrations helps prevent interactions between medications that may be incompatible, ensuring each medication is delivered effectively and safely.
D. This option is incorrect because flushing the tube between medications serves a specific purpose related to medication administration and safety.

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A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about how to administer a topical medication. After showing the client the procedure, the nurse asks the client to perform the skill. Which of the following strategies is the nurse using?

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A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. Which of the following indicates the client's dose is too high?

Correct Answer is C

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Why is it necessary to flush a feeding tube with water between each medication administration?

Correct Answer is C

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