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jon_i

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A nurse is unable to read a health care provider's order for a new medication. Which of these actions must the nurse take next?
 
  a. Ask another nurse for assistance.
  b. Ask the client what new medication is to be started.
  c. Call the pharmacist for assistance.
  d. Clarify the order with the health care provider.

Question 2

In addition to age, weight, and height, which of these factors can influence drug action?
 
  a. developmental status c. amount of body fat
  b. physical characteristics d. psychological maturity


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flexer1n1

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Medication orders must also be legible. If the nurse is unsure of any part of the order, she or he must seek clarification from the prescribing provider, and not make an assumption that the provider meant to order drug X, not drug Y.

Answer to Question 2

C
Individual client characteristics such as age, weight, height, and physical and mental conditions can greatly influence drug action. For example, the dosage of a drug that is appropriate for a young or middle adult may be harmful to an older adult whose liver and kidney function is less efficient.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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