A nurse is preparing to administer Valium 10 mg PO at bedtime. The amount available is Valium 5 mg tablets.

How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies.

(Do not use a trailing zero)

Choice A rationale
Recording the circumstances and possible reasons for the incident is an appropriate action when filing a safety event report. It provides a detailed account of what happened, which is essential for understanding the incident and preventing future occurrences.
Choice B rationale
Providing minimal information about the incident is not appropriate. A safety event report should be thorough and include all relevant details to ensure that the incident is fully understood and addressed.
Choice C rationale

Completing the report 72 hours after the incident is not appropriate. Safety event reports should be completed as soon as possible after the incident to ensure that all details are accurately recorded.
Choice D rationale
Including suggestions on how to prevent future incidents is not typically part of the safety event report. The report should focus on documenting the incident itself, while recommendations for preventing future incidents can be addressed separately.

Choice A rationale
“The client will be able to perform daily activities independently.”. This goal is not specific or time-bound. It does not provide a clear timeframe or measurable criteria for achieving the goal.
Choice B rationale
“The client’s pain will be managed effectively.”. This goal is not specific or measurable. It does not provide clear criteria for what constitutes effective pain management or a timeframe for achieving the goal.
Choice C rationale
“The client states he feels better.”. This goal is not specific, measurable, or time-bound. It does not provide clear criteria for what “feeling better” means or a timeframe for achieving the goal.

Choice D rationale
“The client will be able to walk one mile on post-op day 2 after knee surgery.”. This goal is a SMART goal as it is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. It provides clear criteria for what the client should achieve and a specific timeframe for achieving it.