A client from the nursing unit in radiology for a chest radiograph is scheduled to receive pyridostigmine bromide at 1700. At 1645,the client has not returned to the nursing unit from X-ray. The nurse should:
a. call radiology to see if the client will be returning to the unit within the next 30 minutes.
b. plan to administer the medication as soon as the client returns.
c. take the medication to the client in radiology, so it can be administered at 1700.
d. delegate and send the nursing assistant to radiology to give the client the medication.
ANS: C
Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not the nurse's best action at 1645, perhaps at 1630.
B Incorrect: This medication must be administered exactly on time.
C Correct: This medication must be administered exactly on time.
D Incorrect: Medication is not within the scope of practice of a nursing assistant.
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