The Physician Has Ordered Several Medications for the Client

question 11

Multiple Choice

The physician has ordered several medications for the client. What does the nurse recognize as responsibilities regarding administration of medications? Select all that apply.

• A) knowing how the medication is supplied by the pharmacy
• B) knowing how the medication is to be administered
• C) knowing the name of the medication
• D) knowing the reason the medication was prescribed for this client
• E) knowing whether or not the medication is on the hospital formulary

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