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JGIBBSON · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is conducting an interview with a patient to collect a medication history. Which of the following questions would be used to ensure safe medication administration?

A) Have you noticed any change in your bowel habits?
B) How do you feel about taking medications?
C) Do you have any allergies to medications?
D) At what times do you take your medications?

Question 2

A nurse is giving a patient scheduled for outpatient surgery preoperative information. Which of the following are recommended teaching guidelines? Select all that apply.

A) Continue with all medications routinely taken.
B) Notify the surgeon's office if a cold or infection develops before surgery.
C) List allergies and be sure the operating staff is aware of these.
D) Wear clothing without buttons or zippers.
E) Have someone available for transportation home after recovery from anesthesia.
F) Continue with regular consumption of food and beverages until the morning of surgery.