Medication Administration Process

Medication Administration Process ( 9 Questions)

A nurse has prepared an injection for a pediatric patient. What should be done before administering this injection?



Correct Answer: D

Before administering an injection to a pediatric patient, the nurse should verify the patient’s identity using two identifiers such as name and date of birth. The nurse should also check the injection site for any signs of infection, inflammation, or injury. Finally, the nurse should check the patient’s allergies to ensure that they are not allergic to any component of the injection being administered.

a.Verifying the patient’s identity using two identifiers such as name and date of birth is important before administering an injection to the pediatric patient.

b.Checking the injection site for any signs of infection, inflammation, or injury is important before administering an injection to the pediatric patient.

c.Checking patients’ allergies to ensure that they are not allergic to any component of the injection being administered is important before administering an injection to the pediatric patient.




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