The nurse is conducting an admission assessment on a patient.
When collecting data relating to the medications, the nurse asks “What medications are you taking?” After collecting that information, what other queries should the nurse ask? Select all that apply.

Choice A rationale

While maintaining patient confidentiality is crucial, it does not address the immediate medical needs of the patient with chronic renal failure. The primary concern should be addressing the health implications of their condition and ensuring proper care coordination.

Choice B rationale

Administering medications ordered immediately is essential, but it is not the first priority without knowing the patient's current status and medical history. The nurse needs to ensure that the medications prescribed are appropriate for a patient with chronic renal failure.

Choice C rationale

Providing teaching about chronic renal failure is important for long-term management but is not the first priority upon admission. Immediate medical needs and communication with the care team take precedence in this acute care setting.

Choice D rationale

Calling the admitting physician immediately is the first priority. The primary care provider needs to be aware of the patient's diagnosis of chronic renal failure to adjust treatment plans accordingly. Immediate communication ensures that all healthcare professionals are on the same page regarding the patient's care. .

Choice A rationale

Pharmacodynamics is the study of how drugs affect the body, including the mechanisms of action and the relationship between drug concentration and effect. It does not describe the actions of the nurses in this context.

Choice B rationale

Pharmacotherapeutics involves the use of drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. The actions of the nurses in administering iodine, chemotherapy, and vaccines are examples of pharmacotherapeutics, as they are using drugs for therapeutic purposes.

Choice C rationale

Pharmacoeconomics is the study of the cost and value of drugs and therapies. It does not describe the actions of the nurses in administering medications.

Choice D rationale

Pharmacokinetics is the study of how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes drugs. It does not describe the actions of the nurses in this context.