The nurse is assigned to an unfamiliar unit. While preparing to administer the evening medications, some of the medications are unfamiliar. What action should be taken?
a. Use a resource such as a book, electronic resource, a pharmacist, or package insert prior to administering any unfamiliar medications.
b. Dispense the medications because they have been given to the client for the past few days without a problem.
c. Do not dispense any medication.
d. Ask someone else to dispense the medications.
a. Use a resource such as a book, electronic resource, a pharmacist, or package insert prior to administering any unfamiliar medications.
FEEDBACK:
a. Use a resource such as a book, electronic resource, a pharmacist, or package insert prior to administering any unfamiliar medications.
b. Unfamiliar drugs should never be administered without the nurse obtaining the necessary knowledge. Try again.
c. Not dispensing the medications can pose a problem because they have been ordered and are needed. Try again.
d. It is the responsibility of the nurse to administer the medication prudently with a good understanding of the effects, side effect, and contraindications. Try again.
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