ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A home care nurse is teaching a client about safe medication disposal. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Return expired medication to the pharmacist. This is the safest and most environmentally friendly method of medication disposal. Pharmacies have proper protocols for disposing of medications to prevent harm to individuals and the environment. Pouring medication into a wastebasket (
B) can result in accidental ingestion by children or pets. Flushing medication down the toilet (
C) can contaminate water sources. Crushing medication and rinsing them down the sink (
D) can also contaminate water and harm aquatic life.
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