What provisions should be included in the plan of care for a ...

[Sufayan.ah]

What provisions should be included in the plan of care for a 70-year-old extended-care facility resident who will be self-administering his medications? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Delivery of adequate supply of medication
  b. Payment for medication
  c. Locked medication storage at bedside
  d. Medication administration record
  e. Assessment of effectiveness of medication

Question 2

What information related to drug administration should be included in the nursing care plan? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Schedule for drawing blood values
  b. Patient's need for crushing medication
  c. Patient's preference as to the use of medium in which to give crushed medicines
  d. Schedule of medication and dose times
  e. Parameters of pulse or blood pressure, if significant to administration

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D, E
For self-medication in an extended-care facility, the nurse should make provisions for adequate medication supply, locked storage, medication administration record, and an assessment of the effectiveness of the medication. Payment is not in the purview of the nurse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E
Schedule and dose information are not considered part of the nursing care plan.

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