The nursing student is preparing to administer lisinopril to her patient but does not know what lisinopril is used for. What is the most appropriate action by the student to obtain the information?
a. Consult the pharmacist.
b. Ask the primary nurse.
c. Ask her nursing instructor.
d. Look up lisinopril in a medication reference text.
D
Look it up! As a nurse, one is professionally, ethically, legally, and personally responsible for every dose of medication administered to a patient. Always use current information when researching a medication.
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. Calculate the dose the nurse should administer in milligrams. Record your answer below in a whole number. _______
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