A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

"Take a daily potassium supplement. "

"Monitor your pulse rate before taking medication."

"Increase the amount of sodium in your diet."

"Exercise caution when changing positions."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

D-an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor that is used in conditions such as heart failure, hypertension and chronic kidney disease. In rare occasions, captopril can cause excessive lowe

A- Potassium supplements and potassium sparing diuretics should be avoided

B- Captopril is used in blood pressure control with no significant effect on pulse rate.

C-ACEIs have no significant changes in sodium levels in the body

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A- Confirming with another nurse ensures right dosage is not necessary. Dosage should be confrimed with the prescription and proper calculation

B-Verification with the administration record ensures that the prescribed medication is the one given. This is important as it ensures that the client receives the right medications for the illness. However, it is not part of the rights of medication administration

C-Use of 2 identifiers ensures right client which is part of the rights of medication administration

D-Documenting full names is important for record-keeping but not part of the rights of medication administration

A. "Ensure that the air bubble remains in the syringe." B. "Rub the site after injecting the medication." C. "Inject the medication into the lateral thigh." D. "Release the skin fold before injecting the medication."

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

The air bubble should not be expelled from the syringe or aspirate. The air bubble in the syringe of enoxaparin is intended to remain to ensure the full dose of medication is administered.

B-Avoid rubbing a sit may increase the risk of bleeding /irritation

C-The injection is made into the anterolateral or posterolateral aspect of the thigh

D-The skin should not be released before injection as the medication may be injected into the muscle

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