The nurse gives medication to a patient with a history of liver disease. The nurse will monitor this patient for

A. The ages and relationships of household members are subjective data because they are reported by the patient and not directly measured or observed.

B. Usual dietary patterns and intake are also subjective data, as they rely on patient self-reporting rather than measurable, verifiable findings.

C. A list of herbal supplements regularly used is subjective because it depends on the patient’s recall and self-reporting rather than objective measurement.

D. Lab values are considered objective data because they are measurable, verifiable, and obtained through diagnostic testing rather than patient self-reporting. Objective data are based on observable and quantifiable factors, making them more reliable for clinical decision-making.

A. The Drug Regulation and Reform Act focuses on expediting drug approval processes and does not specifically govern drug administration by nurses.

B. The FDA Amendments Act primarily expands the authority of the FDA over drug safety and post-marketing surveillance but does not directly regulate nursing drug administration.

C. Nurse Practice Acts (NPAs) are state laws that define the scope of nursing practice, including drug administration. These laws outline nurses' responsibilities, legal limitations, and requirements for safe medication administration.

D. The Controlled Substances Act regulates the manufacture, distribution, and classification of controlled substances but does not govern all aspects of drug administration by nurses.