The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with a severe exacerbation of myasthenia gravis. When administering medications to this client, what is a priority nursing action?
A) Assess client's reaction to new medication schedule.
B) Administer medications at exact intervals ordered.
C) Document medication given and dose.
D) Give client plenty of fluids with medications.
B
Feedback:
He or she must administer medications at the exact intervals ordered to maintain therapeutic blood levels and prevent symptoms from returning. Assessing the client's reaction, documenting medication and dose, and giving the client plenty of fluids are not the priority nursing action for this client.
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