A nurse is attempting to administer a medication to a client who is currently ambulating with physical therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Leave the medication at the client's bedside.
Come back in a few minutes to administer the medication in order to allow the client to finish with therapy.
Prepare the medication in the medication room to quickly administer to the client once finished with therapy.
Document the medication was given because the client will take it when they return to their room.
The Correct Answer is B
Leaving medication at the client's bedside is unsafe as it can lead to medication errors, missed doses, or accidental ingestion.
B. Coming back in a few minutes to administer the medication respects the client’s therapy schedule and ensures the nurse can directly observe the client taking the medication, ensuring proper administration and adherence.
C. Preparing the medication in the medication room ahead of time can be efficient but doesn’t address the need to personally administer the medication and confirm the client takes it.
D. Documenting the medication was given without actually administering it is unethical and against best practices as it assumes the client will take the medication without verification.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Children do not necessarily require more frequent dosing; the dosing schedule depends on the medication and the condition being treated.
B. Children have less mature livers and kidneys, affecting drug metabolism and excretion, making them more vulnerable to medication errors and adverse effects.
C. Children do not metabolize all medications more quickly; their metabolism can vary based on age and development.
D. Children may have different rates of urine excretion, but this is not the primary reason for their vulnerability to medication errors.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. A serum potassium level of 4.8 mEq/L is within the normal range and would not warrant withholding furosemide.
B. A serum sodium level of 140 mEq/L is within the normal range and would not warrant withholding furosemide.
C. An oxygen saturation of 95% is normal and would not warrant withholding furosemide.
D. A blood pressure of 80/40 mm/Hg is very low and administering furosemide, a diuretic, could further decrease blood pressure, posing a risk to the client. The nurse should withhold the medication and consult the provider.
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