A patient has been admitted to the hospital for complications associated with obesity. The nurse has received an order for the patient for dextroamphetamine sulfate 15 mg, given intravenously every 6 hours
Based on this situation, the nurse's next action would be which of the following interventions? a. Call the prescriber, because the medication is not indicated for obesity.
b. Administer the medication as ordered.
c. Call the prescriber and clarify the route of administration of the drug.
d. Check the patient's vital signs prior to administration.
C
In clinical practice, amphetamines are given orally. These drugs are not approved for intravenous administration.
Amphetamines are indicated for obesity.
The medication should not be administered as ordered.
Obtaining vital signs is important, but not as important as questioning the route of administration ordered for the medication.
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