When Administering Morning Medications for a Newly Admitted Patient,the Nurse

question 6

Multiple Choice

When administering morning medications for a newly admitted patient,the nurse notes that the patient has an allergy to sulfa drugs.The patient has an order for sulfonylurea gliclazide (Diamicron) .What is the best action for the nurse to take?

• A)Give the drug as ordered 30 minutes before breakfast.
• B)Hold the drug, and check the order with the physician.
• C)Give the drug and monitor for adverse effects.
• D)Give a reduced dose of the drug with breakfast.

Recognize the importance of ethical considerations in decision-making.

Identify different types of biases that can affect decision-making.

Understand the concept of heuristics and how they simplify decision-making processes.

Distinguish between heuristics and biases in decision-making.

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