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A patient is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a bacterial infection. The nurse is evaluating the patient’s care plan to prevent complications during therapy. Which nursing interventions should the nurse prioritize to reduce the patient’s risk of adverse effects? Select all that apply.

You are caring for a patient with dysphagia who is at risk for aspiration.  Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to minimize the patient’s risk for aspiration during meals?

The nurse delegates feeding a client with dysphagia to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). The nurse reviews the procedure with the UAP. Which statement by the UAP requires additional teaching?

A patient with HIV asks the nurse why it is important to take antiretroviral therapy (ART) medications consistently. Which response by the nurse demonstrates understanding of the patient’s needs?

Identify the best example of client advocacy.

The student nurse is caring for a client with fluid volume excess and provides teaching to the client on how to record intake and output in a 24-hour period. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse is teaching a patient about trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. Which instructions will the nurse not plan to include? Select all that apply 

After teaching a patient who has a cough about taking guaifenesin to help with secretions, the nurse asks the patient to demonstrate understanding of the instructions. Which patient statement indicates a correct understanding of the medication’s use?

A 10-year-old child with ADHD has been prescribed methylphenidate to help manage symptoms at home and school. The child’s parents express concerns about how the medication will affect their child’s behavior and school performance. Based on your understanding of the medication and ADHD management, which plan should the nurse create to ensure safe and effective treatment? (Select all that apply)

The nurse provides teaching for a patient who will begin taking phenytoin. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of how the body may respond to this medication?