Asked by Keredin Muktar on Jun 04, 2024
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The nurse has received an order to administer warfarin 100 mg PO today to the patient.This amount seems high to the nurse.Which are the appropriate actions of the nurse?
A) Clarify the order with the physician.
B) Document suspicion about the order.
C) Notify the nursing supervisor on duty.
D) Administer the medication as ordered.
E) Question the pharmacist about the dosage.
Warfarin
A medication commonly used to prevent blood clots in veins and arteries, which can reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other serious conditions.
Clarify the Order
The process of ensuring that instructions, typically medical or procedural, are understood and correctly interpreted.
Dosage
The specific amount of medication prescribed to be taken at one time or over a specified period, vital for achieving desired therapeutic effects.
- Identify and implement standards of nursing care and legal norms in practical situations.
- Execute decisions rooted in ethics within patient care, particularly in educating patients and addressing their misconceptions.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and implement standards of nursing care and legal norms in practical situations.
- Execute decisions rooted in ethics within patient care, particularly in educating patients and addressing their misconceptions.
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