The Nurse Teaches a Class to Clients About How to Help

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse teaches a class to clients about how to help prevent medication incidents when in the hospital. What is a priority question for the nurse to ask the clients?

• A) "Do you trust your physician to order the correct medication?"
• B) "Do you have a friend to verify that you are receiving the correct medication?"
• C) "Do you know the names of all the medications you take?"
• D) "Do you know what your illness is, and if you will need surgery?"

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