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Title: Which nursing action is the best way to prevent adverse drug effects? 1. A thorough assessment ...
Post by: Cwilliams62 on Jan 25, 2018
Which nursing action is the best way to prevent adverse drug effects?
 
  1. A thorough assessment
  2. A thorough assessment and medication history
  3. A thorough medication history
  4. Checking vital signs prior to administering medication


Title: Which nursing action is the best way to prevent adverse drug effects? 1. A thorough assessment ...
Post by: whitney1261 on Jan 25, 2018
Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: Thorough assessment and medication history is the best way to prevent adverse drug effects.
Rationale 2: Thorough assessment and medication history is the best way to prevent adverse drug effects.
Rationale 3: Thorough assessment and medication history is the best way to prevent adverse drug effects.
Rationale 4: While this is a necessary step for some medications, it is not the best way to prevent adverse drug effects.

Global Rationale: Both a thorough assessment and medication history done together is the best way to prevent adverse drug effects. Either done alone is not enough. While this is a necessary step for some medications, it is not the best way to prevent adverse drug effects.