× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
I
3
p
2
w
2
y
2
J
2
Q
2
r
2
o
2
e
2
j
2
d
2
T
2
New Topic  
Mica121 Mica121
wrote...
Posts: 335
Rep: 0 0
6 years ago
The pediatric nurse reviews a hand-written medication order which reads, 09/16/2013, acetaminophen 160 mg (5 mL) PO q4h for fever. What will the nurse do next?
 
  a. Administer the drug when indicated.
  b. Ask the provider to confirm if dose is correct for the patient's age.
  c. Clarify the nursing assessments necessary for giving a dose.
  d. Contact the provider to request patient allergy information.
Read 42 times
2 Replies

Related Topics

Replies
wrote...
6 years ago
ANS: C
This order contains all components except the level of temperature necessary to justify a dose of an antipyretic. The patient's age and allergy information are part of the medical record data base.
Mica121 Author
wrote...
6 years ago
Happy Dummy I'm impressed
New Topic      
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1913 People Browsing
 101 Signed Up Today
Related Images
  
 293
  
 722
  
 364
Your Opinion
Which of the following is the best resource to supplement your studies:
Votes: 374