ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions
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The nurse reviews a patient's database and learns that the patient lives alone, is forgetful, and does not have an established routine. The patient will be sent home with three new medications to be taken at different times of the day. The nurse develops a daily medication chart and enlists a family member to put the patient's pills in a pill organizer. This is an example of which phase of the nursing process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Planning. In this scenario, the nurse is strategizing the best approach to ensure the patient's adherence to the medication regimen. Planning involves developing a course of action to achieve specific goals, such as organizing medications and involving a family member to support the patient. This phase occurs after the assessment, where data about the patient's living situation and needs are gathered. Implementation (
D) would involve carrying out the plan, Evaluation (
C) would involve assessing the effectiveness of the plan, and Assessment (
A) is the initial phase of data collection. The other choices are not applicable in this context.
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