Which question is most important for the nurse to ask a patient before administering a new drug?
a. "Are you allergic to any drugs?"
b. "Do you know what this drug is for?"
c. "When was the last time you ate or drank?"
d. "What other drugs have you taken in the last 24 hours?"
A
All of these questions are important to know when giving a new drug. The information that is most critical, however, is whether the patient has an allergy to this drug or any other drug. A drug allergy can result in life-threatening effects.
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