In utilizing the collected information about the patient's condition before giving medications, what are some important factors to consider?
a. The color of the medication in pill form
b. Who can administer this medication
c. Other drugs that may affect the medication's route
d. The reason and goal of the medications given
ANS: D
In planning to give a medication, the LPN/LVN must understand the reason or goal for each medication to be given; that is, what is this drug supposed to do for the patient?
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