When the nursing student prepares to administer an injectable medication to a client for the first time, after practicing in the skills lab, the student should do which of the following? Select all that apply
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Establish a therapeutic relationship with the client and family.
2. Review the facility policy on medication administration.
3. Explain the procedure to the client.
4. Request supervision from the instructor.
5. Call the physician to verify the order.
2,3,4
Rationale 1: Procedures can vary slightly from facility to facility, so it is important for the student to review the facility policy before administering the medication. When a nursing student is performing a skill for the first time, or until competence is determined, the nursing instructor should always supervise the procedure. The client should not be touched without first explaining what will be done and why it is being done. The order does not need to be verified with the physician unless there is a problem with the order. A therapeutic relationship with the client and family is optimal, but it is not required in this situation.
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