Author Question: Which of the following does the nurse use as a legally acceptable abbreviation? Select all that ... (Read 63 times)

SAVANNAHHOOPER23 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following does the nurse use as a legally acceptable abbreviation? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. q.d.
2. MS
3. BM
4. TPR
5. Lab.

Question 2

After completing orientation to the facility, the nurse recognizes further instructions are required when the client makes which of the following statements?

1. I will send my valuables home with my wife.
2. I will take my prescription medications as I took them at home.
3. My wife may visit any time she chooses.
4. I should ring my call bell if I need the nurse.

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

Answer to Question 1

3,4,5
Rationale: BM (bowel movement), TPR (vital signs), and lab. (laboratory) are all acceptable abbreviations that may be used in a medical facility. The Joint Commission has identified q.d. (every day) and MS (could be interpreted as morphine sulfate, magnesium sulfate, or multiple sclerosis) as unacceptable abbreviations.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: Once the client enters the hospital, the client home medications are discontinued, and the client is encouraged to send the medications home with the valuables. The client's medications will be ordered by the physician and dispensed by the nurse. The remaining comments made by the client are correct.