A nurse accidently administers metformin instead of metoprolol to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Check the client's glucose level.

Monitor the client's thyroid function levels.

Collect the client's uric acid level.

Obtain the client's HDL level.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Metformin is a glucose lowering agent that could lead to hypoglycemia in non-diabetics B,C,D- Metformin has no effect on thyroid function, uric acid and HDL levels

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Melena means that the stool has a dark discoloration. This is a sign of gastrointestinal bleeding and should be reported immediately as it can be a serious complication of warfarin therapy.

A,B,C- Are not related to use of warfarin

A. A client experiences a seizure. B. A client vomits after receiving an oral medication. C. A client receives their insulin 1 hr before scheduled. D. A client receives their meal tray 20 min late.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Incident reports are documented for incidences that are likely to cause adverse outcomes for the clients or healthcare professionals and, therefore, their occurrence needs to be mitigated. In this case, wrong timing for medications such as insulin may lead to overdose with subsequent hypoglycemia which is detrimental

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