The Supervising Nurse Is Observing Several Different Nurses

question 26

Multiple Choice

The supervising nurse is observing several different nurses. Which action will cause the supervising nurse to intervene?

• A) A nurse administers a vaccine without aspirating.
• B) A nurse gives an IV medication through a 22-gauge IV needle without blood return.
• C) A nurse draws up the NPH insulin first when mixing a short-acting and intermediate-acting insulin.
• D) A nurse calls the health care provider for a patient with nasogastric suction and orders for oral meds.

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