Which Is the Priority Action by the Nurse When a Patient

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which is the priority action by the nurse when a patient discloses a medication allergy during the health history prior to a surgical procedure?

• A) Asking the patient to describe the reaction that occurs
• B) Documenting the information on the patient's medical record
• C) Placing an alert bracelet on the patient prior to leaving the unit
• D) Verifying the information with the patient's family members at the bedside

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Definitions:

Discarded

Thrown away or disposed of as no longer useful or desirable.

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mL

A milliliter (mL) is a unit of volume in the metric system, equivalent to one-thousandth of a liter.