A nurse has administered drugs to a patient as per the physician's orders. Which of the following activities should the nurse perform after administering the prescribed drugs to the patient?
A) Record symptoms of the condition.
B) Perform a culture and sensitivity test.
C) Obtain history of drug allergy.
D) Check for adverse drug reactions.
Ans: D
Feedback:
After administering the drug to the patient, the nurse should observe the patient for adverse drug reactions. Recording symptoms of infection, performing a culture and sensitivity test, and obtaining a history of drug allergy are typically performed by the nurse in the preadministration assessment stage.
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