When the nurse enters a patient's room to administer a medication, he calls out from the bathroom, telling her to leave his medication on the bedside table.
He reassures her that he will take the medication as soon as he is finished. How should the nurse proceed?
a. Inform the patient that she will return when he is finished in the bathroom.
b. Wait outside the bathroom door until the patient is ready for the dose.
c. Withhold the dose until the next administration time later in the day.
d. Document that the dose was omitted in the medication administration record.
Question 2
Which expected outcome is best for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of Deficient Knowledge related to new drug treatment regimen?
a. After an explanation and written materials, describes the expected actions and adverse reactions of his medication
b. In 1 week after instructional session, describes the expected actions and adverse reactions of his medications
c. Follows the treatment plan as prescribed
d. Experiences no adverse effect from his prescribed treatment plan
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