A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take diltiazem. Which of the
following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client
understand the teaching? – ANSWER I will check my
heart rate before I take the medication
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking atrocastatin for hyperlipidemia. Which
of the following client laboratory values should the nurse monitor? –
ANSWER creatinine kinase
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has schizophrenia and a
prescription for clozapine. Which of the following laboratory tests should the
nurse review before administering the medication? – ANSWER
total cholesterol
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has depression and a new
prescription for fluozetine. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? – ANSWER I
should take acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen for my headaches while taking
this medication
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving haloperidol. The nurse should
identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication? –
ANSWER akathisia
A nurse is teaching about a new prescription for ciprofloxacin to a client who has
a urinary tract infection. The nurse should identify which of the following
statements as an indication that the client understands the teaching? –
ANSWER I will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start taking sumatriptan. Which
of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor for
and report to the provider? – ANSWER chest pressure
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking glyburide. The
client reports feeling confused and anxious. Which of the following actions should