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imowrer

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In the event of a medication error, the nurse's first responsibility is to:
 
  1. Contact the physician
  2. Fill out an incident report
  3. Notify their supervisor
  4. Ensure the client's safety

Question 2

The nurse prepares to administer a table to a client who has difficulty swallowing pills. The nurse decides to crush the tablet and mix it with food. The nurse should mix the crushed medication:
 
  1. In a large amount of food to mask the taste
  2. With the client's favorite food
  3. With grapefruit juice
  4. In a very small amount of food



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Answer to Question 1

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The client's safety and well-being are the top priority. The nurse is responsible for contacting the physician, notifying the supervisor, and documenting the event only after assessing and examin-ing the client's condition.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
A very small amount of food or fluid should be used to mix the medication to ensure the client consumes the entire amount of medication. Do not use the client's favorite food because the medications may alter the taste and decrease the client's desire for them. Grapefruit juice can in-terfere with the absorption of some medications and should be avoided.




imowrer

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


dreamfighter72

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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