Asked by Andrea Talley on May 22, 2024
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The nurse is preparing to administer a medication.Which of the following is the most critical to assess before medication administration?
A) Diet history
B) Allergy history
C) Surgical history
D) Drug tolerance
Allergy History
A record of individual reactions to allergens, including symptoms and severity.
Drug Tolerance
A physiological condition where higher doses of a drug are required to achieve the same effect as initially experienced due to the body's adaptation to the drug.
Medication Administration
The process of giving medicine to a patient according to a doctor's prescription.
- Identify critical assessments prior to medication administration.
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Idris Danjuma IdrisMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Drug allergies should be listed on each page of the medication administration record (MAR),prominently displayed on the patient's medical record,and the patient should be wearing the agency's allergy bracelet.Assessment for drug allergies is necessary before medication is administered.A patient's diet,surgical,and drug histories are important to assess,but they are not as critical as allergy history,which can reveal life-threatening conditions.
Learning Objectives
- Identify critical assessments prior to medication administration.
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