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A registered nurse interprets that a scribbled medication prescription reads 25 mg. The nurse administers 25 mg of the medication to a patient and then discovers that the dose was incorrectly interpreted and should have been 15 mg. Who is ultimately responsible for the error?

A.

Pharmacist

B.

Nurse

C.

Hospital

D.

Health care provider

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. The pharmacist is responsible for filling prescriptions accurately but does not have control over how the nurse interprets the prescription once received.  

 

B. The nurse has the ultimate responsibility for verifying and administering medications safely, including clarifying unclear prescriptions before administration.  

 

C. The hospital has policies and systems in place to reduce errors, but accountability for individual actions lies with the nurse administering the medication.  

 

D. The health care provider is responsible for prescribing medications accurately; however, the nurse must confirm and clarify any unclear prescriptions before administration.


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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Chest physiotherapy is used to mobilize secretions and improve lung function, not specifically for increasing stroke volume or preload.

B. Diuretics would decrease preload by removing excess fluid, which is counterproductive in a patient with inadequate stroke volume related to decreased preload.

C. Vasodilators can further decrease preload and are not appropriate in this scenario where preload needs to be increased.

D. Intravenous (IV) fluids are administered to increase preload and improve stroke volume by enhancing the circulating blood volume.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Grief evaluation refers to assessing the grief process rather than actively engaging in supportive dialogue, which is not the primary focus of the nurse's action.

B. Pain-management techniques would not apply directly to this context, as the discussion centers on emotional support rather than physical pain.

C. Palliative care encompasses a broader approach to managing patients with serious illnesses but does not specifically address the emotional support provided in this situation.

D. The nurse's action of discussing the child's life and death helps the parents express their grief and memories, thereby facilitating normal mourning, making this the most appropriate principle demonstrated.

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