While Discussing a Client's Medication History,the Client Tells the Nurse

question 30

Multiple Choice

While discussing a client's medication history,the client tells the nurse that she thinks she is allergic to a particular type of medication.Which of the following nursing actions has priority in this situation?

• A) Note the allergy on the client's Kardex.
• B) Inform the provider of the client's possible allergy.
• C) Review the client's medical record for confirmation of the allergy.
• D) Tell the client to have all medications identified before taking them.

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Definitions:

Information Attention

The focus or concentration given to data or inputs from the environment.

Judicious Screening

The careful and wise examination or evaluation of potential candidates or factors, aiming to select the most suitable ones for a specific purpose.

Selective Perception

The cognitive bias that involves filtering and interpreting information in a way that aligns with one's preexisting beliefs and values.

Perceptual Process

the sequence of steps that includes receiving, selecting, organizing, and interpreting sensory information.