Which Nursing Action Is Not Appropriate When Giving Drugs to a Patient

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action is not appropriate when giving drugs to a patient?

• A)Leaving the drug at the patient's bedside to take when he/she awakens
• B)Asking the patient if he or she has any allergies to drugs
• C)Checking a drug reference to verify the action of the drug
• D)Explaining to the patient the possible side effects of the drug

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