What must a nurse do each time medications are administered to ensure that medication errors do not occur?
A) Verify the number of medications to be administered.
B) Review information about classification of drugs.
C) Ask another nurse to double-check the medications.
D) Observe the three checks and five rights.
D
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A) Fall in blood pressure B) Increased nighttime urination C) Hearing impairment or deficit D) Headache and flushing
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a. Playing with a push-pull toy. b. Putting a puzzle together. c. Playing a simple card game. d. Watching cartoons on TV.