The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed narcotic ...

[CharlieWard]

The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed narcotic medication to a client. What should the nurse keep in mind when preparing and providing this medication? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Recall the policy for drug wastage.
  2. Adhere to the narcotic control system.
  3. Lock the narcotics after accessing them.
  4. Document the provision of narcotics as expected.
  5. Have another nurse observe the preparation of the dose.

Question 2

When administering medications, the client states: I've never taken this pill before. I really am not comfortable taking it. How should the nurse respond?
 
  1. It is okay if you are not comfortable taking the medication. You have a right to refuse.
  2. Let me check the physician's order and verify that it is the correct medication.
  3. The physician probably added a new medication to your regimen.
  4. It is probably a generic formulation of the drug, and it doesn't look like the medication you are familiar with taking.

[ririgirl15]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4

1. All health care facilities are required to have narcotic control systems in place. Policies must be in place regarding drug wastage.
2. All health care facilities are required to have narcotic control systems in place.
3. Narcotics are always locked up.
4. All health care facilities are required to have narcotic control systems in place. Policies must be in place regarding documentation.
5. Two nurses are not required when preparing a narcotic.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Clients have a right to refuse, but further exploration of the medication is the best response.
2. To prevent medication errors, the nurse should always recheck the medication administration record (MAR) and physician orders.
3. The nurse should not assume that the physician prescribed a new medication.
4. The nurse should not assume that the medication is a generic form.

[CharlieWard]

Thank you

[ririgirl15]

Happy to help you