The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of penicillin. Before administering the medication, the nurse assesses the patient's allergy history. Which aspect of drug therapy does this represent?
A) Making PRN (as needed) decisions
B) Evaluating therapeutic effects
C) Ensuring proper dosage
D) Identifying high-risk patients
Ans: D) Identifying high-risk patients
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A) Codependence B) Hope C) Self-control D) Independent decision making
A nurse assesses that the task of development of affection for and from others has been met or is in the process of being met by an infant. Which of the following observations has the nurse made?
a. The infant smiles at mirror images. b. The infant makes cooing noises. c. The infant begins to smile socially. d. The infant likes to be picked up.