The prescriber's order reads, Lortab 7.5 mg q4h prn incisional ...

[elizabeth18]

The prescriber's order reads, Lortab 7.5 mg q4h prn incisional pain. The nurse will correctly give the pain medication
 
  1. Every 6 hours, unless the patient asks for it sooner.
  2. Anytime the patient states he or she is in pain.
  3. Only if the patient specifically requests a Lortab.
  4. No sooner than 4 hours after the last dose, if the patient is experiencing pain

Question 2

While observing a student pass medications, the nursing instructor correctly recognizes that further teaching is necessary if
 
  1. The student asks the patient to state his or her name and birth date before administration.
  2. The student opens the pills and places them in a medicine cup at the medication cart before administration.
  3. The student performs three safety checks to evaluate right medication, dose, and time before administration.
  4. The student compares the name and patient number on the medication administration record with that on the patient's armband before administration.

[cdmart10]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2

[elizabeth18]

TYSM

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Gracias!