It Is Aileen's First Day Working at the Nursing Home

question 18

Multiple Choice

It is Aileen's first day working at the nursing home as an RN.While reviewing patient charts,she notices that one patient with restless leg syndrome is receiving dangerously high doses of a dopamine agonist.What should she do?

• A)Call the patient's family and let them know.
• B)Nothing - she is new and should not cause trouble.
• C)Cancel the medication order.
• D)Talk to the appropriate authority.

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