The nurse is acting as medication nurse for the unit. How often ...

[dmcintosh]

The nurse is acting as medication nurse for the unit. How often will the nurse document medication administration?
 
  1. Every 2 hours for all clients
  2. Every 4 hours for all clients
  3. At the end of the shift for all clients
  4. After each client receives a medication

Question 2

The nurse is administering rectal acetaminophen to a toddler-age client. The suppository is most easily inserted when the nurse completes which items?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. Keeps the suppository in the refrigerator.
  2. Lubricates the end to be inserted.
  3. Lubricates the index finger.
  4. Instructs the client to take deep breaths in through the nose.
  5. Inserts the suppository 10 cm.

[LP]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

The nurse carries the client's MARs (medication administration records) for any client receiving medications on the medication cart, and records medications as they are administered. Waiting to document medications can lead to medication errors, and waiting until the end of the shift is an invitation to forget what PRN medications were administered and when the medications were administered.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3

Keeping the suppository in the refrigerator keeps it firm and makes insertion easier than if the suppository is slippery and melting. The suppository and the index finger should be lubricated to ease insertion and prevent tissue damage or trauma. Older clients should be instructed to take a deep breath through the mouth, but it is unlikely a toddler-age client would be developmentally able to cooperate. The suppository is inserted 10 cm on an adult, but would not be inserted that far for a toddler-age client.

[dmcintosh]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bblaney]

Gracias!