The nurse is preparing a medication for a client and observes the date of expiration on the vial occurred 2 months ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Give the medication.
Return the medication to the pharmacy.
Discard the medication.
Notify the provider.
The Correct Answer is C
A. Giving the medication that is expired poses a risk to the client, as the safety and efficacy of the medication cannot be guaranteed past its expiration date.
B. Returning the medication to the pharmacy may not be feasible in this scenario; proper disposal is generally the nurse's responsibility for expired medications.
C. Discarding the medication is the appropriate action to ensure client safety, as expired medications should not be administered.
D. Notifying the provider is unnecessary in this case; the nurse's responsibility is to discard the expired medication and prepare a new dose that is within its expiration date.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. While a high-protein diet can support healing, it does not directly prevent the transmission of infection.
B. Performing hand hygiene before, during, and after direct contact with the client is crucial to prevent the transmission of pathogens and is a fundamental practice in infection control.
C. Positive-pressure airflow is used for clients who are immunocompromised to prevent them from contracting infections, not for clients with existing infections.
D. Changing bed linens daily can contribute to infection control but is not as effective as hand hygiene in preventing transmission.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Using each cleansing wipe twice is not appropriate, as this may cause cross-contamination; each wipe should be used once.
B. Cleaning the inside of the container is unnecessary and may introduce contaminants; only the outside should be kept clean.
C. The correct method involves urinating a little, stopping to allow for midstream collection, and then continuing to urinate; saying "then stop" may confuse the procedure.
D. Using the cleansing wipe from front to back is the correct technique for women to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and ensure proper hygiene during sample collection.