Directions: for the Following Scenario, Identify Which of the "Six

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Short Answer

Directions: For the following scenario, identify which of the "six rights" of medication administration has been violated.
A nurse enters a room to administer medications to a client. The order is for Prednisolone 2.5 mg p.o.b.i.d. The nurse administers prednisone 25 mg p.o.: _______________, _______________.

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Definitions:

Hemoglobin

An iron-containing protein in red blood cells that is essential for the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues of the body.

Proteins

Large molecules composed of amino acids, essential for structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The pace at which the body expends energy during rest to support critical activities such as respiration and temperature regulation.

Insulation

Materials or substances used to prevent the transfer of heat, electricity, or sound from one area to another.