When administering medication to a patient whose dose has a bar ...

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When administering medication to a patient whose dose has a bar code on the medication wrapper that must be scanned by the computer, the nurse knows that which protocols must be followed? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Scan the bar code with the computer; there is no need to do anything else.
  b. Check the drug before removing it from the unit-dose cart.
  c. Check the dose before preparing or measuring the medication.
  d. Check the drug just before you open it and give it to the patient.
  e. Scan the empty wrapper of a previously given drug since it's the same drug.

Question 2

When teaching a patient about her plan of care, which action will confirm for the nurse that learning has taken place?
 
  a. Ask the patient if she understands the information.
  b. Have the patient repeat the information learned.
  c. Allow the patient to take the lead.
  d. Let the patient evaluate her own level of learning.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D
Sometimes the medication dose has a bar code that is scanned by a computer, but the nurse must also read the drug label at least three times: (1) before taking the drug from the unit-dose cart or shelf, (2) before preparing or measuring the prescribed dose of medication, and (3) before putting the medication back on the shelf or just before opening the medication at the time you give it to the patient.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Have the patient repeat information back, show a procedure, or follow through on a behavior to determine how well she has learned the material.

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