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schs14

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Which of these types of medication orders requires the nurse's judgment about the client's condition before the drug is administered?
 
  a. scheduled c. stat
  b. single-dose d. PRN

Question 2

The nurse is planning to initiate a phone call to the client's physician regarding a change in status. Which of the following should the nurse ensure would be done prior to making the call? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Ensure that all lab reports are back.
  b. Ask another nurse their opinion prior to calling.
  c. Ask the charge nurse to complete the call for you.
  d. Wait until the end of the shift and consult with the next nurse.
  e. Have the client's assessment data available.
  f. Minimize the chance of interruptions during the call.



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Answer to Question 1

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PRN orders describe medications that can be administered as needed by a client, including analgesics and laxatives; even though a client may request that a medication be administered, the nurse determines whether the client should receive the medication.

Answer to Question 2

A, E, F
When planning to initiate a phone call to the client's physician, the nurse should ensure that prior to making the call that all lab reports are back; if not, obtain the results from the lab, have the client's assessment data available to refer to when the physician asks questions regarding the client, and try to minimize the chance of interruptions during the call by having the charge nurse or another nurse at the nurses' station be informed of the call.





 

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