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APUS57

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A client refuses a p.o. medication and provides the nurse with a reason for refusing the medication. What should the nurse's action be?
 
  a. Inform the client they cannot refuse a medication.
  b. Report it to the nurse manager.
  c. Administer the medication by an injectable route.
  d. Document the refusal and inform the prescriber.

Question 2

The health care provider writes medication orders at 8 AM on March 10, 2014, for a client and signs the orders. Which order(s) should the nurse question? (Select all that apply.) ___________________ __________
 
  a. Lasix 20 mg p.o. daily
  b. Digoxin 0.125 mg p.o. everyday
  c. Ampicillin 250 mg q6h
  d. Multivitamin daily
  e. Colace 200 mg p.o. t.i.d.
  f.
  Tylenol 650 mg p.r.n. for pain



flannelavenger

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, D, F



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