Which Action Will the Nurse Take If a Dosage Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which action will the nurse take if a dosage is unclear on a healthcare provider's order?

• A) Ask the patient what dosage was given in the past.
• B) Ask another physician to determine the correct dosage.
• C) Tell the patient that the medication will not be given.
• D) Contact the healthcare provider to verify the correct dosage.

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Definitions:

Venous Return

The flow of blood back to the heart through the veins, crucial for maintaining cardiovascular circulation.

Palpated

The act of examining or exploring by touch, especially used in a medical context to detect characteristics or abnormalities of an organ.

Superficial

Located near the surface of the body or an organ.

Pulse Pressure

The difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings, reflecting the force that the heart generates each time it contracts.