The nurse inadvertently draws up an oral solution into a syringe for parenteral administration. When rechecking the medication, the nurse discovers the error, and the client does not receive the medication
Which of the following medication errors did the nurse avoid?
1. wrong dose
2. wrong route
3. wrong time
4. wrong drug
ANS: 2
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The group gives the correct answer, which is a. a blood glucose of 600. b. a blood glucose of 60. c. acidosis. d. ketones in the urine.
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A woman inquires about herbal alternative methods for improving fertility. Which statement by the nurse is the most appropriate when instructing the client in which herbal preparations to avoid while trying to conceive?
a. "You should avoid nettle leaf, dong quai, and vitamin E while you are trying to get pregnant." b. "You may want to avoid licorice root, lavender, fennel, sage, and thyme while you are trying to conceive." c. "You should not take anything with vitamin E, calcium, or magnesium. They will make you infertile." d. "Herbs have no bearing on fertility."