ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Questions
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A nurse recently administered filgrastim intravenously to a client who has cancer and is receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy. For which of the following data, discovered after the medication was administered, should the nurse file an incident report?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: The nurse flushed the client's IV line with dextrose 5% in water before and after the medication was administered. Flushing the IV line with dextrose 5% in water can cause incompatibility issues with filgrastim, potentially leading to adverse effects. This action could impact the effectiveness of the medication and compromise the client's treatment.
Therefore, it is crucial to report this incident to ensure patient safety.
Choice A (The client had chemotherapy 12 hr before the medication was administered) is not a reason to file an incident report as the timing of the client's chemotherapy is not directly related to the administration of filgrastim.
Choice B (The medication vial sat at room temperature for 2 hr before it was administered) is not a reason to file an incident report as medications like filgrastim are typically stable at room temperature for a certain period.
Choice C (The client's absolute neutrophil count was
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