Which nursing action is the best way to prevent adverse drug effects?
1. A thorough assessment
2. A thorough assessment and medication history
3. A thorough medication history
4. Checking vital signs prior to administering medication
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Rationale 1: Thorough assessment and medication history is the best way to prevent adverse drug effects.
Rationale 2: Thorough assessment and medication history is the best way to prevent adverse drug effects.
Rationale 3: Thorough assessment and medication history is the best way to prevent adverse drug effects.
Rationale 4: While this is a necessary step for some medications, it is not the best way to prevent adverse drug effects.
Global Rationale: Both a thorough assessment and medication history done together is the best way to prevent adverse drug effects. Either done alone is not enough. While this is a necessary step for some medications, it is not the best way to prevent adverse drug effects.
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