The Nurse Is Following the Guidelines Established by American Academy

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is following the guidelines established by American Academy of Pediatrics (2007) when administering mediations to pediatric patients.Which nursing action is included in the guidelines?

• A)Confirm the client's identity before administering the first dose of the shift.
• B)Remember that all medication ordering and dispensing systems are the same in all facilities.
• C)Check medication calculations with another professional.
• D)Verify drug orders after medication administration.

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