A nurse needs to administer 750 mg of a drug. The vial is labeled 250 mg/2 mL. How many mL should the nurse draw up?

Rationale:
A. To check for potential side effects of the medication: Monitoring for side effects is important, but medication reconciliation focuses on ensuring accuracy and safety of the medication list rather than side effect assessment.

B. To ensure the patient receives the medication on time: Timely administration is a separate aspect of medication safety, but reconciliation specifically addresses the correctness and completeness of the medication list.

C. To ensure the patient is taking the correct dosage: Correct dosing is critical, but reconciliation examines the overall medication regimen to prevent omissions, duplications, and interactions rather than just dose verification.

D. To verify and address omissions and duplications in the patient's medication list: Medication reconciliation systematically compares the patient’s current medications with new prescriptions or changes to ensure all medications are necessary, accurate, and safe, reducing the risk of adverse events.

Calculation:

Ordered Dose = 900 mg

Available Dose = 300 mg

Number of tablets = Ordered Dose / Available Dose

= 900 / 300

= 3 tablets