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james0929

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The nurse inadvertently draws up an oral solution into a syringe for parenteral administration. When rechecking the medication, the nurse discovers the error, and the client does not receive the medication.
 
  Which of the following medication errors did the nurse avoid?
  1. wrong dose
  2. wrong route
  3. wrong time
  4. wrong drug

Question 2

A client is due for a dose of a transdermal medication. Which of the following steps should be taken by the nurse to properly administer this medication?
 
  1. Apply the patch on a hairy area of skin.
  2. Cut or trim the patch to fit in the area selected by the client.
  3. Use a patch of a different brand if the client's usual brand of patch is not in stock.
  4. Use firm pressure when applying the patch, especially around the edges.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4




james0929

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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