A client with an upper respiratory tract infection has been prescribed an antibiotic that the nurse is not familiar with. Which of the following should the nurse caring for the client do if she is not familiar with the new medication?
A) Avoid administering the prescribed medication to the client.
B) Administer an antibiotic with which the nurse is familiar.
C) Collect information about the new medication.
D) Administer the antibiotic as per the prescription provided.
C
Feedback:
If unfamiliar with a particular medication, the nurse should first collect information regarding the medication before administering it. The nurse can do so by consulting the healthcare provider or a more experienced nurse or referring to drug reference handbooks or the Internet. The nurse should not avoid administering the medication to the client. The nurse cannot change the drug order and administer a more familiar antibiotic. The healthcare provider always issues drug orders. Nurses should never administer a medication that is not familiar to them, even though it may be as per the prescription. They should first collect information about the drug and only then proceed with the administration.
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