What information related to drug administration should be included in the nursing care plan? (Select all that apply.)
a. Schedule for drawing blood values
b. Patient's need for crushing medication
c. Patient's preference as to the use of medium in which to give crushed medicines
d. Schedule of medication and dose times
e. Parameters of pulse or blood pressure, if significant to administration
ANS: A, B, C, E
Schedule and dose information are not considered part of the nursing care plan.
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