Before a Nurse Administers a Drug, What Pertinent Information Must

question 3

Multiple Choice

Before a nurse administers a drug, what pertinent information must the nurse obtain from the client?

• A)Medical history, physical assessment, disease process, and learning needs
• B)Medical history, growth and development, and potential adverse effects of the medication
• C)Physical assessment, previous medications, and learning capabilities
• D)Disease process, and growth and development level of client

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