The nurse is providing medications to a client. After identifying ...

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The nurse is providing medications to a client. After identifying the client, the nurse should:
 
  1. Inform the client as to the intended action of the medication.
  2. Administer the drug.
  3. Document that the drug was provided.
  4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the drug.

Question 2

While reviewing a medication order, the nurse determines that it is written using the metric system because which of the following is included?
 
  1. Number of ounces.
  2. Number of drams of the solution.
  3. Number of milligrams of the medication.
  4. Number of grains of the medication.
  5. Number of milliliters of the solution.

[kthug]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: After identifying the client, the nurse should next instruct the client as to the intended action of the medication.
Rationale 2: The medication is administered after the client has been instructed about the medication.
Rationale 3: Documentation occurs after the medication has been given.
Rationale 4: The medication is evaluated for effectiveness after a period of time has elapsed after administering the medication.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3,5
Rationale 1: Ounces are a measurement in the household system.
Rationale 2: Drams are a measurement in the apothecaries' system.
Rationale 3: Milligrams are a measurement in the metric system.
Rationale 4: Grains are a measurement in the apothecaries' system.
Rationale 5: Milliliters are a measurement within the metric system.