Safety Considerations in Medication Administration

Safety Considerations in Medication Administration ( 10 Questions)

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



Correct Answer: D

Before administering an injection, 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 a patient’s identity using two identifiers such as name and date of birth is important before administering an injection.

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

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.




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