Which is a violation of a nurse's right when administering medications?
a. A hospital policy for off-label drug uses
b. A medication preparation area at the unit secretary's desk
c. A multiple-dose drug vial requiring the nurse to calculate and measure the dose
d. A new drug ordered that the nurse must look up in a drug manual
ANS: B
Nurses have a right to administer drugs safely and have the right to stop, think, and be vigilant when administering medications. Another worker's desk will be noisy, with many distractions. Many drugs are used for off-label purposes; having a hospital policy helps ensure safety. Single-dose vials are more convenient and help to reduce calculation errors, but multi-dose vials are often used; nurses unsure of calculations should check their work with another nurse. Nurses frequently have to look up information on new drugs, and hospitals should offer reasonable access to current information.
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