Prior to administering a prescribed medication to a client, the nurse learns that the client does not understand why the drug is being administered or exactly when it should be taken. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client would be:
a. altered health maintenance.
b. altered nutrition.
c. knowledge deficit.
d. ineffective management of therapeutic regimen.
Question 2
The nurse is preparing to administer a narcotic to a client. What is the nurse's responsibility surrounding the care and administration of narcotics?
a. Narcotics must be counted at the change of each shift by the nurse going off duty and the nurse coming on duty.
b. When giving a narcotic, the nurse must get another nurse to verify the amount of drug given.
c. Narcotics must be stored in a separate container from other drugs but do not need to be under lock and key.
d. When recording the administration of a narcotic, the nurse must record only the name of the drug and the client to whom it was given.
The postoperative client supports an incision with a folded pillow when taking a deep breath and cou
Instilling Ear Medication
NCC MERP Index for categorizing medication errors.
Vaginal medication administration: (b) proper insertion of the NuvaRing.
Example of simplified note for one-time client.