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A nurse is preparing to administer a pre-packaged oral medication to a client and complete the final medication check. At which of the following times or places should the nurse perform this final check?

A.

In the area where the nurse obtained the medication.

B.

At the time of documentation.

C.

At the client's bedside before administration.

D.

At the nurses' station while reviewing the provider's prescription.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Performing the final medication check in the area where the medication was obtained does not ensure the correct patient is receiving the medication.  

 

B. Documenting after administration does not allow for a final check of the medication against the patient’s identity and allergies.  

 

C. Performing the final check at the client's bedside before administration allows the nurse to confirm the patient's identity, the medication's appropriateness, and the dosage immediately before giving it.  

 

D. Reviewing the prescription at the nurses' station may not account for patient-specific factors that need to be confirmed at the bedside.


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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Cloudy urine may indicate sediment or the presence of protein but does not necessarily require immediate notification to the provider.

B. A strong odor in the first-voided urine can be normal or due to dehydration or dietary factors, and does not immediately warrant concern.

C. A urine output of 175 mL in 8 hours is significantly low and indicates possible oliguria, which is a concern for impaired renal function and should be reported to the provider.

D. A urine output of 2,200 mL in 24 hours can indicate normal or excessive output (polyuria), but it is less concerning than oliguria and does not require immediate notification.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Performing the final medication check in the area where the medication was obtained does not ensure the correct patient is receiving the medication.

B. Documenting after administration does not allow for a final check of the medication against the patient’s identity and allergies.

C. Performing the final check at the client's bedside before administration allows the nurse to confirm the patient's identity, the medication's appropriateness, and the dosage immediately before giving it.

D. Reviewing the prescription at the nurses' station may not account for patient-specific factors that need to be confirmed at the bedside.

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