A nurse withdraws morphine 2 mg from a 4-mg/mL vial to inject IM for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take for wasting the excess medication?

Return the excess medication to the secure cabinet.

Save the excess medication for the next administration.

Place the excess medication in the sharps container.

Have a second nurse witness the disposal of the excess medication.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Returning the excess medication to the secure cabinet is not appropriate as it can lead to contamination and safety issues.
B. Saving the excess medication for the next administration is not safe practice due to potential contamination.
C. Placing the excess medication in the sharps container is not the correct procedure for disposing of controlled substances.
D. Having a second nurse witness the disposal of the excess medication ensures proper documentation and accountability for controlled substances.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Discussing initiating hospice care is appropriate to address the client's desire to go home for end-of-life care and to provide support and resources for the family.
B. Extending the hospital stay may not align with the client's wishes for end-of-life care at home.
C. Placing the client in a nursing home may not be in line with the client's preference to go home.
D. While the family may provide palliative care, the nurse should also explore hospice care options for comprehensive support.

A. Skin color B. Temperature C. Fluid intake D. Hemoglobin level

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Skin color is not the most critical parameter before a blood transfusion.
B. Temperature is important to monitor for baseline and the temperature should be monitored during infusion since an increase in temperature can indicate a transfusion reaction.
C. Fluid intake is relevant to assess overall hydration status but not the most critical before the transfusion.
D. Hemoglobin level is crucial to determine but it is not the most important data to obtain immediately before the infusion, as it does not change rapidly during the transfusion and does not indicate an ongoing reaction.

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