Which options reflect what the nurse should consider prior to administering medication? Choose all that are correct
1. Correct, common dosage for this patient
2. Action of the medication
3. Signs of untoward reaction to the medication
4. Cost of the medication
5. Whether the patient's insurance covers the medication
1, 2, 3
Rationale: The nurse should always consider whether the medication dose is appropriate for the patient, what the medication's action is, how to tell if the medication is working, what untoward reactions to the medication are possible and how to recognize their occurrence, and what to do if the patient does have that reaction.
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a. Reduced b. Detached c. Oxyhemoglobin d. Hypoxyhemoglobin