While Admitting a Patient from Home to the Skilled Nursing

question 5

Multiple Choice

While admitting a patient from home to the skilled nursing facility, the nurse notes that the patient has brought medications that are not included on the primary care provider's medication order sheet. The nurse's best initial action is to:

• A) send the medications home with a family member.
• B) seal the medications in an envelope and lock it in the medicine cart.
• C) administer the medications with the ordered medications.
• D) notify the physician about the medications the patient has been taking.

Interpret medication orders correctly to identify required medications.

Calculate the correct dose of medication based on available concentration.

Understand and apply the dose amount equation (DA equation) for medication preparation.

Evaluate prepared medication doses for accuracy and safety.

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