Safety Considerations in Medication Administration
Safety Considerations in Medication Administration ( 10 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 a 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.