The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a patient admitted with a left total knee replacement (TKR). As part of the preadministration assessment, the nurse would first
a. administer the medications with a full cup of water.
b. check the patient's arm band for allergies.
c. monitor the patient for toxicity.
d. perform a physical assessment.
ANS: B
Checking the patient's arm band before administration verifies allergies and is the only option, provided it is done before administration of medications.
A full cup of water is not relevant, because many patients take their meds with a sip of water, and this is not a preadministration assessment.
Monitoring the patient for toxicity would be an evaluation rather than a preassessment.
A physical assessment is not necessary unless the patient's status changes, such as an inability to swallow.
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