While Being Admitted to the Unit, a New Patient Reports

question 4

Multiple Choice

While being admitted to the unit, a new patient reports, "I'm allergic to Vicodin; it makes me sick to my stomach." The nurse's best action is to

• A) Record Vicodin under allergies, along with the patient's reported symptoms.
• B) Inform the patient this is not a true allergy.
• C) Make a note on the chart that the patient cannot take Vicodin.
• D) Contact the physician to report the patient's allergies.

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Definitions:

Monthly Deposits

Regular payments or investments made into a financial account or savings plan once a month.

Lump Sum

A significant amount of money that is paid in one single payment instead of multiple payments.

Compounded Monthly

This refers to the process of calculating interest on the principal sum of a loan or deposit in which interest is added to the principal each month.

Quarterly

Relating to a three-month period or happening quarterly.