Introduction
Introduction ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing a client's medication list and notices that the client is taking two medications that have a potential interaction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
This is the appropriate action for the nurse to take when a potential medication interaction is identified.
This is not an appropriate action. The nurse should not hold or alter any prescribed medications without consulting with the provider first.
This is not an appropriate action. The nurse should not administer both medication as prescribed without notifying the provider of the potential interaction. This could put the client at risk for adverse effects or reduced efficacy of one or both of the medications.
The nurse should notify the provider and document the interaction in the client's chart when a potential medication interaction is identified. The provider may need to adjust or change one or both of the medications to prevent if from harming the client.
A) Correct. This is the appropriate action for the nurse to take when a potential medication interaction is identified.
B) This is not an appropriate action. The nurse should not hold or alter any prescribed medications without consulting with the provider first.
C) This is not an appropriate action. The nurse should not administer both medications as prescribed without notifying the provider of the potential interaction. This could put the client at risk for adverse effects or reduced efficacy of one or both of the medications.
D) This is not an appropriate action. The nurse should not rely on the client's self-report of problems with taking both medications. The client may not be aware of or recognize all of the possible signs and symptoms of a medication interaction.