ATI RN
ATI Nursing 100 Day Exam 4 Fundamentals Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse misreads the medication Kardex and administers twice the amount of antihypertensive medication that was ordered for the client. When she realizes the mistake her first action should be to:
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C): The nurse's immediate priority is to assess the client's condition after administering the incorrect dose. Checking the client's blood pressure will provide crucial information on the impact of the medication error and guide further actions. This step is essential for ensuring the client's safety and well-being. Summary of Incorrect
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A) Notifying the nurse manager can be done after ensuring the client's immediate safety.
B) Notifying the physician can be done after assessing the client's condition.
D) Filing an incident report is important but should not be the first step in this situation.
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