Other than oxygen, prior to administering any medication to a patient, you must take standard precautions and then:
A. determine the patient's family medical history.
B. check the expiration date of the medication.
C. administer the medication as soon as possible.
D. perform a careful assessment of the patient.
Answer: D. perform a careful assessment of the patient.
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The nurse is caring for a client experiencing a respiratory pattern characterized by irregular periods of increased rate and depth of respiration. The nurse notes this in the client's record as:
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1. 2.4 oz 2. 24 oz 3. 240 oz 4. 2,400 oz