In Transcribing Orders for a Patient,the Nurse Finds a New

question 10

Multiple Choice

In transcribing orders for a patient,the nurse finds a new order for aspirin,500 mg,QID.The patient has a long history of gastrointestinal bleeding.What is the best nursing action?

• A) Give the medication.
• B) Withhold the medication and chart why it was not given.
• C) Call the physician and question the order in light of the patient's history.
• D) Ask if the patient is allergic to aspirin.

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Definitions:

Journal Entries

Records of financial transactions in the accounting system, detailing debits and credits to various accounts.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the portion of a company's receivables that may not be collectible.

Accounts Receivable

Outstanding payments from customers to a company for delivered goods or rendered services.

Carrying Amount

The book value of assets and liabilities reported in the financial statements, considering depreciation or amortization.