The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed narcotic medication to a client. What should the nurse keep in mind when preparing and providing this medication? (Select all that apply.)
1. Recall the policy for drug wastage.
2. Adhere to the narcotic control system.
3. Lock the narcotics after accessing them.
4. Document the provision of narcotics as expected.
5. Have another nurse observe the preparation of the dose.
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
1. All health care facilities are required to have narcotic control systems in place. Policies must be in place regarding drug wastage.
2. All health care facilities are required to have narcotic control systems in place.
3. Narcotics are always locked up.
4. All health care facilities are required to have narcotic control systems in place. Policies must be in place regarding documentation.
5. Two nurses are not required when preparing a narcotic.
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