When Teaching a Client About Medications Before Discharge,the Nurse Should

question 3

Multiple Choice

When teaching a client about medications before discharge,the nurse should realize that antiepileptic drug therapy failure is most commonly caused by

• A) drug tolerance and chronic administration.
• B) mismanagement of medications by the client.
• C) inadequate liver metabolism.
• D) drug and dietary interactions.

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Definitions:

Lung Recoil

The tendency of the lungs to return to their original size after being stretched or expanded, a critical factor in normal breathing and expelling air from the lungs.

Pleural Pressure

This refers to the pressure within the pleural cavity, which is crucial in the mechanics of breathing.

Thoracic Wall

The part of the anatomy that forms a protective boundary around the thoracic cavity, which contains the lungs and heart; comprises the rib cage, spine, and sternum.

Diaphragm

A muscular and membranous partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities and plays a major role in breathing.