During the admission interview the client reports to the nurse ...

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During the admission interview the client reports to the nurse that she is a little allergic to peni-cillin.
 
  Which of the following questions asked by the nurse is most likely to provide the most relevant information regarding the client's possible allergy to penicillin?
  1. Who told you that you are allergic to penicillin?
  2. What makes you think you are allergic to penicillin?
  3. Can you describe what happens when you take penicillin?
  4. What do you take for an infection since you are allergic to penicillin?

Question 2

Policies for the proper storage and distribution of narcotics within a health care organization are written by:
 
  1. Federal government
  2. State government
  3. Local governmental bodies
  4. Health care organization

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
This question best allows for the client to describe the reaction and then affords the nurse the opportunity to assess the described reaction to determine the likelihood that it is an allergic reac-tion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
Institutional policies are often more restrictive than governmental controls, but are written to at least meet the governmental regulations. Although the federal, state, and local governments have regulations that must be followed regarding the proper storage and distribution of narcotics, the individual health care organizations must establish their own policies to meet these regulations.