Introduction
Introduction ( 9 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has chronic pain and is prescribed oxycodone, a controlled substance. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
This is correct but not comprehensive as it does not include other actions that are required for controlled substances.
This is correct but not comprehensive as it does not include other actions that are required for controlled substances.
This is correct but not comprehensive as it does not include other actions that are required for controlled substances.
Rationale: The nurse should follow all of these actions to ensure the safe and legal administration of controlled substances. These actions help prevent medication errors, diversion, and misuse of controlled substances.
Correct answer: d) All of the above.
Rationale: The nurse should follow all of these actions to ensure the safe and legal administration of controlled substances. These actions help prevent medication errors, diversion, and misuse of controlled substances.
Incorrect choices:
a) Verify the client's identity using two identifiers before administering the medication.: This is correct but not comprehensive as it does not include other actions that are required for controlled substances.
b) Document the administration of the medication on a separate controlled substance record.: This is correct but not comprehensive as it does not include other actions that are required for controlled substances.
c) Count the remaining tablets of oxycodone with another nurse at the end of each shift.: This is correct but not comprehensive as it does not include other actions that are required for controlled substances.