Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis and treatment ( 6 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine sulfate, a Schedule II drug, to a client who has acute pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when obtaining the medication from the automated dispensing system?
This is not a required step when obtaining medication from the automated dispensing system, but it is a required step when administering medication to the client to verify their identity.
This is not a required step when obtaining medication from the automated dispensing system, but it is a required step when administering medication to the client to verify its accuracy.
This is not a required step when obtaining medication from the automated dispensing system, but it may be required when documenting medication administration in some facilities.
Rationale: Scanning their own identification badge is a required step when obtaining any medication from the automated dispensing system, especially for controlled substances, as it ensures accountability and security.
Correct answer: d) Scan their own identification badge.
Rationale: Scanning their own identification badge is a required step when obtaining any medication from the automated dispensing system, especially for controlled substances, as it ensures accountability and security.
Incorrect choices:
a) Enter the client's name and date of birth.: This is not a required step when obtaining medication from the automated dispensing system, but it is a required step when administering medication to the client to verify their identity.
b) Scan the barcode on the medication label.: This is not a required step when obtaining medication from the automated dispensing system, but it is a required step when administering medication to the client to verify its accuracy.
c) Enter the prescriber's name and license number.: This is not a required step when obtaining medication from the automated dispensing system, but it may be required when documenting medication administration in some facilities.