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formula1 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The physician has asked a nurse to administer a drug intravenously to a patient who is unresponsive. How can the nurse ensure that the drug is administered to the right patient?

A) By waking him up to ask him his name
B) By identifying the patient's room number
C) By checking the patient's wristband
D) By asking the nursing assistant for the patient's location

Question 2

A primary health care provider orders a transdermal drug. When administering this drug, which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A) Apply next dose to a new site.
B) Check the infusion rate.
C) Inject only the inner part of the forearm.
D) Give small volumes of doses.

xMRAZ · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should identify a patient by checking his wristband, which has the patient's name. The nurse should not ask the patient to confirm his name, because some patients, particularly those who are confused or have difficulty hearing, may respond by answering yes. Additionally, this patient is unresponsive. The nurse can obtain the patient's location by asking any other member of the health care staff, but should verify the patient's identity by checking the wristband. The nurse should not rely on the patient's room number alone.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
An important nursing intervention when administrating drugs through the transdermal route is to apply the next dose to a new site. It is important to check the infusion rate every 15 to 30 minutes in patients using infusion controllers or infusion pumps. When using the intradermal route, the inner part of the forearm should be used as the injection site and small volumes of doses should be administered.