A nurse has administered an opioid drug to a patient. Which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to do immediately after administering the drug?
A) Monitoring the vital signs of the patient
B) Documenting administration of the drug
C) Informing the patient about the type of drug
D) Updating the physician regarding the patient's condition
Ans: B
Feedback:
After administration of any drug, the nurse should immediately document the administration. After the documentation is complete, the nurse can record the patient's vital signs. The patient needs to be informed about the drug before the administration. The physician need not be immediately informed, unless the client develops severe adverse reactions.
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