Level: Advanced
Difficulty: Hard
Subtopic: Drug solubility and absorption
NCLEX: A 73-year-old client on a telemetry unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to drug solubility and absor…
Chemistry or biochemistry basics Physiological Adaptation
Case Study
A 73-year-old client on a telemetry unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to drug solubility and absorption. Assessment data include client appears anxious and asks for help understanding the care plan. Before a medication-related action, what must the nurse verify?
Question
A. Administer on schedule even when the client is unarousable.
B. Right client, medication, dose, route, time, allergies, indication, and relevant monitoring per protocol.
C. Skip allergy checks if the drug was given previously without reaction.
D. Delegate medication judgment to UAP to save time.
B. Right client, medication, dose, route, time, allergies, indication, and relevant monitoring per protocol.
C. Skip allergy checks if the drug was given previously without reaction.
D. Delegate medication judgment to UAP to save time.
Rationale
Correct answer: B. Right client, medication, dose, route, time, allergies, indication, and relevant monitoring per protocol.
Rationale: Medication safety requires full rights verification and monitoring; shortcuts increase error risk on the NCLEX and at the bedside.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.
Rationale: Medication safety requires full rights verification and monitoring; shortcuts increase error risk on the NCLEX and at the bedside.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.