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robinn137

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Which of the following is considered a legal and ethical principle in medication administration?
 a. Always obey the laws of the state.
  b. Know the effects of the drugs.
  c. Be knowledgeable about the drug administered.
  d. All of the above.

Question 2

When recording a patient's respiration rate, _____________.
 a. inform the patient as to what you are doing
  b. do not inform the patient as to what you are doing
  c. ask the patient to tell you his or her normal respiration rate
  d. none of the above



bigcheese9

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b
RATIONALE: When recording a patient's respiration rate, do not inform the patient as to what you are doing.



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