According to protocol, a nursing student is required to complete metric conversions to ensure accurate administration of medication dosage. What does this indicate?
A) A nurse must strictly follow the given medication orders.
B) A nurse must possess a good understanding of pharmacology.
C) A nurse must possess a basic understanding of mathematics.
D) A nurse must ask for the primary care provider's assistance.
C
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The nurse should have a basic understanding of several mathematical principles in order to do metric conversions in the event that a drug is ordered in a unit of measurement that is different from what is available. Strictly following the medication order and having a good knowledge about pharmacology ensures proper administration of drugs but does not help in metric conversions. Safe administration of drug dosage is a primary nursing function and not the physician's function.
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