ATI LPN
PN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has a new prescription. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. Identifying the client using two means of identification is the first step to ensure the right patient receives the right medication. This process involves checking the client's name, date of birth, and/or unique identifier against the prescription and their identification band. Documenting the time of administration (
B) is important but should come after verifying the patient's identity. Validating the prescription (
C) and calculating the correct amount (
D) are essential steps but should follow patient identification to prevent errors.
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