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Title: Many medications have names that sound or look alike. What should a nurse administering two such ...
Post by: jweeks98 on Jan 24, 2018
Many medications have names that sound or look alike. What should a nurse administering two such similar medications do?
 
  a. Check the spelling and name of each medication.
  b. Check the physician's order only.
  c. Ask the team leader to check the order with you.
  d. Ask the patient which one of the medications she takes.


Title: Many medications have names that sound or look alike. What should a nurse administering two such ...
Post by: DhiyanniA on Jan 24, 2018
ANS: A
It is important to check the spelling of the name and the dose of each medication before any medication is given.


Title: Many medications have names that sound or look alike. What should a nurse administering two such ...
Post by: jweeks98 on Jan 24, 2018
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