The narcotic control system is used by nurses working in any hospital or agency. There are special conditions all nurses must follow. (Select all that apply.)
1. Narcotics are watched by everyone on the unit.
2. Medication is stored in a special cabinet.
3. The nurse signs out for the medication.
4. An inventory must be kept on drugs.
2, 3, 4
Narcotics are stored in special cabinets. A nurse records all controlled-substance medication during the shift. The inventory report form is completed before the drug is removed from the cabinet.
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