The nurse assesses the patient with diabetes mellitus prior to administering medications. Which questions are important to ask the patient?
1. "Are you allergic to any medications?"
2. "Are you taking any herbal or over-the-counter medications?"
3. "How difficult is it for you to maintain your ideal body weight?"
4. "Will you please tell me about the kind of diet you follow?"
5. "What other medications are you currently taking?"
Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale: These questions refer specifically to medications. Diet and ideal body weight are important questions, but do not refer specifically to medication administration.
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