Practice Question
The nurse is developing a care plan for a client who will be self-administering a metered-dose inhaler. Which statement reflects a measurable outcome?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
The client will demonstrate the proper technique of self-administering a metered-dose inhaler.
Rationale:
"Demonstrate" reflects a measurable, observable behavior — ideal for care planning.
Understanding or knowing are vague and not quantifiable outcomes.
Nursing plans should always include actionable evidence.
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This question is from RN Pharmacology Final Exam I which contains 93 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
A. "Take each dose with a glass of milk."
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C. "Take it with cheese and crackers or yogurt.
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Answer Choices:
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C. Volume depletion
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Answer Choices:
A. High ammonia levels due to liver failure
B. Diverticulosis
C. Abdominal pain of unknown origin
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A nurse is administering nasal decongestant drops for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Answer Choices:
A. Assist the client to a side-lying position.
B. Hold the dropper 2 cm (I in) above the naris.
C. Tell the client to blow her nose gently before the instillation.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4