Author Question: Nurses are legally required to document medications administered to patients. The nurse is mandated ... (Read 74 times)

cartlidgeashley · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Nurses are legally required to document medications administered to patients. The nurse is mandated to document which of the following?

a. Medication after administration
b. Medication before administration
c. Rationale for giving a questionable incor-rect dosage
d. Concerns about giving the medication

Question 2

A nurse has been asked to prepare patient education for Spanish-speaking patients regarding diabetes. This information will be available to patients in the diabetes clinic. What is the primary goal for this patient education?

a. To reduce the legal liability of the clinic
b. To teach Spanish-speaking patients some English
c. To assist Spanish-speaking patients to reach optimal health
d. To provide information so they can make a decision between oral and injectable medications

zacnyjessica · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Record the administration of each medication on the MAR immediately after administration. Never document that you have given a medication until you have actually given it. If you ever have questions about a medication order, contact the health care provider immediately to verify the order before giving your patient the medication.

Answer to Question 2

C
The goal of patient education is to assist individuals, families, communities, or populations in achieving optimal levels of health, safety, and independence. The goal of patient education is not to reduce the legal liability, teach English, or make decisions about the different types of medica-tions.