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

Obtain the client's HDL level.

Collect the client's uric acid level.

Check the client's glucose level.

Monitor the client's thyroid function levels.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale:

Obtaining the client's HDL level is not relevant to the administration error.

Choice B rationale:

Collecting the client's uric acid level is not relevant to the administration error.

Choice C rationale:

Metformin is an antidiabetic medication used to control blood glucose levels. Since metformin was administered instead of metoprolol, the nurse should check the client's glucose level to monitor for potential effects of the incorrect medication.

Choice D rationale:

Monitoring the client's thyroid function levels is not relevant to the administration error involving metformin and metoprolol.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

A BUN level of 16 mg/dL is within a normal range.

Choice B rationale:

A potassium level of 5.3 mEq/L is higher than the normal range (typically 3.5-5.0 mEq/L). Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic, and if the client's potassium level is already elevated, it should be withheld to prevent hyperkalemia.

Choice C rationale:

A sodium level of 142 mEq/L is within a normal range.

Choice D rationale:

An albumin level of 4 g/dL is within a normal range.

A. The client reports a history of nausea with cefuroxime. B. The client has a BUN level of 18 mg/dL. C. The client takes an aspirin daily. D. The client has a history of a severe penicillin allergy.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

A history of nausea with cefuroxime is a common side effect and may not be the highest priority to report.

Choice B rationale:

A BUN level of 18 mg/dL is within the normal range and may not be an immediate concern.

Choice C rationale:

Taking aspirin daily may have some interactions with cefuroxime, but a history of a severe penicillin allergy is more critical to report.

Choice D rationale:

Cefuroxime is a cephalosporin antibiotic, and individuals with a severe penicillin allergy may have an increased risk of cross-reactivity with cephalosporins. This history should be reported to the provider for further assessment and consideration of alternative antibiotics.

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