After administering a medication, for what would the nurse assess the patient?
A) Drug effects
B) Allergies
C) Pregnancy
D) Preexisting conditions
A
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After the medication is administered, the nurse assesses the patient for drug affects, both therapeutic and adverse. The nurse would assess the patient for allergies, preexisting conditions, and pregnancy before administering a medication.
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