The nurse is following the guidelines established by American Academy of Pediatrics (2007) when administering mediations to pediatric patients. Which nursing action is included in the guidelines?
1. Confirm the client's identity before administering the first dose of the shift.
2. Remember that all medication ordering and dispensing systems are the same in all facilities.
3. Check medication calculations with another professional.
4. Verify drug orders after medication administration.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The nurse should always confirm the client's identity before administering any medication.
Rationale 2: Medication ordering and dispensing systems vary from facility to facility.
Rationale 3: The nurse should always have another professional check calculations. Anyone can make a mathematical error.
Rationale 4: Drug orders should be verified before administration. Verifying drug orders after medication administration would be too late to prevent an error.
Global Rationale: The nurse should always have another professional check calculations. Anyone can make a mathematical error. The nurse should always confirm the client's identity before administering any medication. Medication ordering and dispensing systems vary from facility to facility. Drug orders should be verified before administration. Verifying drug orders after medication administration would be too late to prevent an error.
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