Fundamentals of Nursing
Which of the following is the best nursing action to ensure safe medication administration the nurse feels…
Which of the following is the best nursing action to ensure safe medication administration the nurse feels the dosage is unsafe for the patient ?
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Core Concept: Nurses have a professional and legal obligation to advocate for patient safety. If a prescribed medication dosage appears unsafe, incorrect, or outside the normal therapeutic range, the nurse must not administer it.
Clinical Presentation:
- N/A (Medication administration safety)
Diagnosis:
- N/A
Management:
- *Acute:* Hold the medication and immediately contact the prescribing doctor to discuss the concerns, verify the order, and request a corrected dosage if necessary.
- *Definitive:* Document the incident, the communication with the physician, and the revised order. Report systemic issues to the pharmacy or nursing management to prevent future prescribing errors.