The Nurse Is Working Hard to Prevent Medication Errors

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working hard to prevent medication errors.Which intervention would assist the nurse in preventing most errors using the assessment step of the nursing process?

• A)Be aware of stressful situations and distractions during medication administration.
• B)Assess the client for expected outcomes and determine if any adverse side effects have occurred.
• C)Ask the client about food or medication allergies,including OTC medications and herbal supplements.
• D)Avoid using abbreviations that could be misunderstood.

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Definitions:

Osteon's Lacunae

Small spaces within the osteon of bones that house osteocytes, the cells responsible for maintaining bone tissue.

Osteocytes

Bone cells integral to the structure and function of bone, acting as strain sensors.

Hydroxyapatites

Minerals composed of calcium phosphate that form the primary structural component of bone and teeth.

Epiphyseal Plate

A cartilage plate in the long bones where lengthwise growth occurs in children and adolescents.