A nurse makes a medication error. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Prepare a patient safety or incident report so that the facility can determine the root causes of the error.
B. Assess the patient for any adverse reactions to the medication, and notify the prescriber.
C. Document the medication given, how the patient responded, and the corrective actions taken.
D. Explain to the patient that a medication error has occurred, and notify the nurse manager.
B
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A) Clothes should be pulled on over the head. B) Clothes should have front zippers. C) Clothes should have front hooks. D) Clothes should have small buttons.
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Which of the following statements best reflects the nurse's understanding of the current recommendations appropriate for this client? 1. "Can you try eating a serving of carrots or spinach either cooked or in a salad daily?" 2. "If you want to maintain a healthy weight, eating vegetables will help tremendously.". 3. "Vegetables are generally low in calories, and should be incorporated in the daily diet.". 4. "Would you consider drinking a vegetable juice in place of whole vegetables?"
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1. Use of more than one drug to treat the pain 2. Multiple times when prescriptions are lost with requests to refill 3. Preferences for treatments that include alternative medicines 4. Presence of a family member who has abused drugs
There are many hazardous materials in a healthcare facility. The nurse is reviewing the procedure manual about potentially hazardous materials on the clinical unit. The nurse notices a bottle of Chlorosorb in a client's room
What type of hazardous material is this for the client and nurse? A) Flammable B) Poison C) Skin or eye irritant D) Carcinogen