Question: Mr. Smith enters the Trauma Center in some distress. He is having symptoms that demand quick absorption of a drug. If presented with the following choices, which route of administration would you use - subcutaneous or intramuscular? Why is this route of administration ideal?
1. Mr. Smith's physician asks you to further increase absorption, mechanically. How can you do this? Need Assignment Help?
2. Patient Safety: A student nurse is preparing medications for their patient. When the medication administration record is compared against the drug found in the patient's medication drawer, the nurse notes that hydroxyzine has been ordered for the patient, but hydralazine has been dispensed from the pharmacy. What should the student nurse do?
3. What is the role of the nurse in administering medication? (Select all that apply) a. Ensure the medications are administered and delivered in a safe manner. b. Be certain that the healthcare provider orders are accurate. c. Inform the patient that prescribed medication need to be taken only if the patient agrees with the treatment plan. d. Ensure that the patient understands the use and administration technique for all prescribed medication. e. Prevent adverse reactions by properly administering all medications.
4. Why is it important that nurses follow the 10 rights of safe medication administration?