ATI RN
ATI Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
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A nurse admits an older patient to the emergency room with reports of shortness of breath on exertion and a productive cough. The nurse reviews the patient's current medications and the patient says, “I take one pink pill every morning.†The nurse asks the name of the drug and the patient says she doesn't know. This happens with four other medications the patient says she takes. What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Ineffective health maintenance. This diagnosis is appropriate because the patient's inability to identify their medications indicates a lack of understanding and engagement in managing their own health. The patient's confusion about their medications can lead to noncompliance and potential health risks. The other choices are not as appropriate because the patient's issue is related to a lack of knowledge and understanding rather than deliberate noncompliance (
B), acute confusion (
C), or a risky behavior (
D).
To address the issue, the nurse should focus on education and support to improve the patient's health maintenance skills.
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