A nurse is teaching a patient about medications. Which statement from the patient indicates teaching is effective?

A) "My parenteral medication must be taken with food."
B) "I will rotate the sites in my left leg when I give my insulin."
C) "Once I start feeling better, I will stop taking my antibiotic."
D) "If I am 30 minutes late taking my medication, I should skip that dose."

The nurse is caring for a patient who has undergone a thyroidectomy. Which patient complaint is highest priority requiring further evaluation?

A) Pain at surgical site
B) Thirst
C) Hoarseness
D) Nausea

A child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is going to begin medication therapy. The nurse should plan to teach the family about which classification of medications?

A) Central nervous system stimulants and non-stimulants
B) Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
C) Antipsychotic medications
D) Anxiolytic medications

How should the nurse respond to a family immediately after a patient dies?

A) Ask the family to leave the patient's room so postmortem care can be performed.
B) Leave tubes and IV lines in place until the family has the opportunity to view the body.
C) Express sympathy to the family (e.g.,"I am sorry for your loss") .
D) Tell the family that they will have limited time with their loved one.