Author Question: The nurse should document drug administration 1. at the end of each shift. 2. as soon as ... (Read 38 times)

melly21297 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse should document drug administration

1. at the end of each shift.
2. as soon as possible after administration.
3. just before administration.
4. any time during the nurse's shift.

Question 2

In observing a chemotherapy patient, an LPN/LVN must be aware of adverse effects from other products. The patient tells the nurse that he has found an herbal preparation to help control his nausea. The nurse's best response is:

1. That sounds wonderful, and it's inexpensive.
2. This product may be toxic to you.
3. That product can help you be free of nausea.
4. Follow the instructions on how to take that preparation.

diesoon · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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A note about how and when you gave the drug should be made on the patient's chart as soon as possible after the drug is given.

Answer to Question 2

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Herbal products can be dangerous or toxic to an immunocompromised patient.