Safety Considerations in Medication Administration

Safety Considerations in Medication Administration ( 10 Questions)

A nurse has prepared an IV push medication for a critically ill patient. What additional safety measures should be taken?



Correct Answer: D

When administering IV push medication to critically ill patients,additional safety measures should be taken.One such measure is double-checking medication order with another nurse.The nurse should also administer medication slowly while monitoring vital signs during administration.

a.Double-checking medication order with another nurse can help prevent errors when administering IV push medications.

b.Administering IV push medications slowly can help prevent adverse reactions.

c.Monitoring vital signs during administration can help detect adverse reactions early.




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