NURS 3100 Exam 1 Practice

A nurse is providing medication education to a client with hypertension. The nurse teaches the client that the health care provider ordered a diuretic to decrease the amount of fluid in the client's body. Which statement best describes the nurse's instruction?

1. The nurse explained the drug's mechanism of action

2. The nurse explained the consequences of not using the drug

3. The nurse taught the client about a prototype drug

4. The nurse provided appropriate medication education

The correct answer is: The nurse explained the drug's mechanism of action

By explaining that the diuretic is ordered to decrease the amount of fluid in the client's body, the nurse is describing the drug's mechanism of action. This response directly relates to the purpose of prescribing the diuretic for a client with hypertension. Understanding the mechanism of action helps the client comprehend how the medication works and its effects on their body. The other options are not directly related to the nurse's instruction in this scenario: explaining the consequences of not using the drug goes beyond the scope of the question, teaching about a prototype drug is not mentioned, and stating that appropriate medication education was provided is too general and does not specifically address the content of the instruction provided to the client.