The nurse is in the process of administering the medication of a client. While handling the medicine the tablet fell on the hospital floor. The MOST appropriate action of the nurse is to:*1 pointA. Discard the tablet and replace with new oneB. Administer the tablet to keep from completing a required medication formC. Pick up the tablet and wipe it off and place back to the medicine glass.D. Pick up the tablet if nobody was there to see the action

steps after administering the wrong medication

steps to take if you think a patient fell

The nurse reviews the nurses' notes, orders, current medications, and laboratory data.Based on the clinical data, select five (5) nursing interventions the nurse should implement.Obtain a prescription for metronidazolePlace a droplet precautions sign outside the roomEducate the client to wash surfaces at home with bleachRemove the alcohol-based sanitizers from the roomRequest a prescription for a cleansing enemaEncourage the intake of by mouth (PO) fluidsReview hand hygiene measures with the client

The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed medication to a client. The nurse should take which initial action?A. Verify the client's full name and date of birthB. Ask about any medication allergiesC. Review the client's vital signsD. Review medications and potential interactions

A patient is admitted to the emergency department with an overdose of a barbiturate. The nurse immediately prepares to administer which of the following from the emergency drug cart?