Level: Foundational
Difficulty: Easy
Subtopic: Medication administration rights
NCLEX: The nurse prepares a morning medication. Which action must occur before administration?
Pharmacology Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Case Study
The nurse prepares a morning medication. Which action must occur before administration?
Question
A. Verify the right client using two identifiers and match the medication to the order.
B. Crush all tablets so the client can swallow faster.
C. Administer the medication if the client is asleep to stay on schedule.
D. Skip the allergy check when the medication was given yesterday without reaction.
B. Crush all tablets so the client can swallow faster.
C. Administer the medication if the client is asleep to stay on schedule.
D. Skip the allergy check when the medication was given yesterday without reaction.
Rationale
Correct answer: A. Verify the right client using two identifiers and match the medication to the order.
Rationale: Rights of medication administration require verifying client, drug, dose, route, time, and allergies before giving any medication.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.
Rationale: Rights of medication administration require verifying client, drug, dose, route, time, and allergies before giving any medication.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.