The nurse is to administer a new medication to a client. Which of these actions best demonstrate awareness of safe, proficient nursing practice?

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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is to administer a new medication to a client. Which of these actions best demonstrate awareness of safe, proficient nursing practice?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Asking name and allergies then checking bands best demonstrates safe practice. It confirms identity and allergies at the bedside, per medication safety standards. A lacks allergy check, C misses allergies, D is overly complex. B ensures accuracy.

Question 2 of 5

When caring for a client with urinary incontinence, which content should be reinforced by the nurse?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Antihistamines can worsen incontinence by reducing bladder tone; other options are incorrect or harmful.

Question 3 of 5

A client has a serum glucose of 385 mg/dl. Which of these orders would the nurse question first?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Humulin N (intermediate-acting insulin) is not given IV; only regular insulin is safe IV, indicating an error.

Question 4 of 5

The use of atropine for treatment of symptomatic bradycardia is contraindicated for a client with which of the following conditions?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Atropine increases intraocular pressure, worsening glaucoma.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is teaching a group of women in a community clinic about prevention of osteoporosis. Which of the following over-the-counter medications should the nurse recognize as having the most elemental calcium per tablet?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Calcium carbonate has the highest elemental calcium content (40%) per tablet.

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