Medication Administration Process
Medication Administration Process ( 9 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client. What should be done if the client refuses to take the medication?
Forcing a client to take medication against their wishes is not appropriate.
If a client refuses to take a medication, the nurse should document the refusal and notify the provider. The nurse should not force the client to take the medication or administer it against their wishes.
Administering a medication against a client’s wishes is not appropriate.
Documenting the refusal and notifying the provider is the appropriate action.
If a client refuses to take a medication, the nurse should document the refusal and notify the provider. The nurse should not force the client to take the medication or administer it against their wishes.
a. Forcing a client to take medication against their wishes is not appropriate.
c. Administering a medication against a client’s wishes is not appropriate.
d. Documenting the refusal and notifying the provider is the appropriate action.