The nurse is caring for a client who needs to have a peak drug level drawn. He was given the oral medication 30 minutes ago. What is the best action on the part of the nurse?
a. Call the lab to have the medication level drawn immediately.
b. Arrange for the level to be drawn tomorrow since the peak time has passed.
c. Wait for at least another 30 minutes before calling to have the level drawn.
d. Schedule the level to be drawn in 8 hours.
ANS: C
The peak drug level for an oral drug can be 1 to 3 hours after drug administration.
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