Which Question Is Most Important for the Nurse to Ask

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which question is most important for the nurse to ask a patient before administering a new drug?

• A) "Are you allergic to any drugs?"
• B) "Do you know what this drug is for?"
• C) "When was the last time you ate or drank?"
• D) "What other drugs have you taken in the last 24 hours?"

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Definitions:

Extrinsic

Relating to external factors or rewards that motivate behavior, such as money, grades, or recognition, as opposed to intrinsic motivation which comes from within the individual.

Flextime

A flexible work schedule arrangement that allows employees to alter their start and end times, typically to accommodate personal needs and improve work-life balance.

Specified Limits

Predetermined boundaries or parameters that define acceptable levels of variation for process outputs, quality standards, or other measurable factors.

Self-actualization

The attainment or realization of personal skills and potential, regarded as a basic impulse or demand in everyone.