The nurse is assessing a patient before administering an analgesic. What are some of the factors the nurse should consider? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. The patient is willing to receive medication after being advised about it.
2. The patient's vital signs are stable.
3. The partner agrees to use of the medication.
4. The patient has no known allergies to the medication.
5. The patient is aware of side effects of the medication.
1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: Medication should be explained to the patient before it is administered.
Rationale 2: Vital signs need to be stable before any analgesic medication is administered.
Rationale 3: Whether the partner agrees is not important. It is the patient's choice.
Rationale 4: Ask the patient about allergies before administering any medications.
Rationale 5: Patients should always be aware of side effects.
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