It Is Important for the LPN/LVN to Be a Part

question 4

Multiple Choice

It is important for the LPN/LVN to be a part of the evaluation process when giving the patient medications.Which factor is considered to be an important part of the process of evaluating medications once they are given?

• A) Asking the patient what the medication tasted like
• B) Asking the patient if swallowing all of the medications at once helped
• C) Evaluating the therapeutic effects and the adverse effects of the medication
• D) Evaluating whether more scheduled medication is needed

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