Which term means leaving the body?

A. Ask the patient if they have used any holistic medications previously. This approach respects the patient's preferences and opens a dialogue about their health beliefs and practices. Understanding the patient's use of holistic remedies allows the nurse to provide more personalized care and address potential interactions with prescribed medications.

B. Notify the health-care provider that the patient has refused the medication.
This step might be necessary eventually, but first, the nurse should explore the patient's concerns and preferences to see if a solution can be reached.

C. Tell the patient to talk to the health-care provider when they make rounds.
This response delays addressing the patient's concerns and misses an opportunity for the nurse to engage with the patient directly.

D. Tell the patient that the health-care provider would not order the medication unless it was necessary.
This response dismisses the patient's concerns and does not consider their cultural beliefs, which may lead to decreased trust and cooperation.

A. Notify the charge nurse that patients may have received inappropriate medication dosages.
Jumping to conclusions about inappropriate dosages without first investigating the rationale for the dosing is premature and could cause unnecessary alarm.

B. Evaluate the laboratory values of each patient to determine liver and kidney function as a possible reason for decreased dosages. Lower dosages are often prescribed for older adults due to decreased liver and kidney function, which can affect drug metabolism and excretion. Evaluating lab values ensures that these dosages are appropriate and safe.

C. Do not worry about the discrepancy because this is not the nurse's unit.
Ignoring the discrepancy is not appropriate, as it’s important for all nurses to advocate for patient safety, regardless of the unit.

D. Call the nursing supervisor to investigate the nurse's concerns.
The nursing supervisor may need to be involved, but the first step is to review the relevant clinical data (lab values) to assess the situation.