Medication Administration (NCLEX QUESTIONS
A client just admitted with an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) is prescribed heparin (an anticoagulant) 2,000 units IV now. Which action should the nurse take first before administering this medication? 1) Make sure the informed consent is signed. 2) Verify the prescription with the physician. 3) Check the laboratory results of coagulation studies. 4) Be sure a signed HIPPA form is on the chart. - ANS: 3 A hospitalized patient's medical record contains the following medication prescription. The patient's name is stamped on the order sheet. Which prescription is complete?
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