When do most drug errors occur in a hospital setting?
a. When a patient is in the emergency department
b. When a patient is scheduled for a procedure
c. When drugs are being administered to patients
d. When two patients have the same last name
ANS: C
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1. Claims-made 2. Employer-sponsored 3. Occurrence-based 4. Certificate-based
The nurse is developing a nursing diagnosis for a client who has pneumonia. The nurse recognizes the diagnosis describes an actual or potential problem that:
A) the nurse can treat independently. B) the nurse can treat with a physician's order. C) requires physician's intervention. D) relates to the client's primary diagnosis.
The nurse assesses the postpartum client, and finds her to have moderate lochia rubra with clots. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse undertake first?
A. Assess the fundus and bladder status. B. Catheterize the client. C. Administer methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) IM per order. D. Contact the physician immediately.
It is important for nurses to understand what patients perceive as ___________ so that patients will become partners in programs to prevent them
Fill in the blanks with correct word