It is important that the nurse understand that the safety and effectiveness of a medication regimen depend on which factors?
1. Proper procurement
2. Proper administration of the drug
3. Protection of the health care provider from liability
4. Proper storage of the medication
5. Protection of the nurse from liability
Correct Answer: 1,2,4
Rationale 1: The correct medication and dosage must be obtained.
Rationale 2: Proper administration of the drug is the last step in the process, and the whole process contributes to this step.
Rationale 3: Protecting the health care provider from liability is not a factor in the safety and effectiveness of the medication regimen.
Rationale 4: Proper storage is very important. Medications react to the environment.
Rationale 5: Protecting the nurse from liability is not a factor in the safety and effectiveness of the medication regimen.
Global Rationale: The correct medication and dosage must be obtained. Proper administration of the drug is the last step in the process, and the whole process contributes to this step. Proper storage is very important. Medications react to the environment. Protecting the health care provider from liability is not a factor in the safety and effectiveness of the medication regimen. Protecting the nurse from liability is not a factor in the safety and effectiveness of the medication regimen.
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