The nurse is helping a client review a prescription from the ...

[go.lag]

The nurse is helping a client review a prescription from the health care provider. When examining the prescription, which of the following would the nurse expect to find documented? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Name of the drug
  B) Dosage of the drug
  C) Route of drug administration
  D) Times of drug administration
  E) Licensed prescriber's signature

Question 2

Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do to ensure the safe use of prescription drugs in the institutional setting? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Administering drugs
  B) Monitoring clients for drug effects
  C) Prescribing drugs
  D) Evaluating clients for toxic effects
  E) Educating clients/caregivers about drugs

[parker125]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, D, E
Feedback:
The prescription must contain the client's name, the name of the drug, the dosage, the method and times of administration, and the signature of the licensed health care provider prescribing the drug.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D, E
Feedback:
In the institutional setting, the nurse's role to ensure safe use of prescription drugs includes administering drugs, monitoring drug effects, evaluating for toxic effects, and educating clients and caregivers about drugs.

[go.lag]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[debra928]

Excellent