You Receive an Order to Administer 5 ML of Albuterol

question 13

Multiple Choice

You receive an order to administer 5 mL of albuterol by small volume nebulizer (SVN) .Which of the following should you do?

• A)Confirm the order on the chart and administer as directed
• B)Have your supervisor administer the treatment
• C)Call the physician to confirm the medication dose
• D)Give 0.5 mL of medication because that is probably what the physician meant to write

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Definitions:

Effective Oral Message

The transmission of information or intentions through spoken words in a clear, concise, and impactful manner to ensure understanding.

Congruent Nonverbal Cues

Nonverbal behaviors that match or are in harmony with the verbal message being communicated, enhancing understanding and trust.

False Reassurance

Providing comfort or assurance to a patient without a factual basis or in a manner that might obscure the truth of their condition or prognosis.

Terminal Illness

A disease or condition that is incurable and expected to lead to an individual's death.