NCLEX Style Study Question
Correct answer now posted by Tanya…
A nurse assigned to work on a new unit in a nursing home. The clients are elderly, alert, ambulatory or out of bed in wheelchairs. When administering medications, the nurse enters a client’s room and finds the client sitting on the side of a bed. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take at this time?
- “Good morning, I have your medications.”
- “Good morning, may I check your ID band?”;
- “Are you Mrs. K? I have your medication.”
- “I’m looking for Mrs. K. What is your name?”
Source:Question & Rationale provided by Drexel University’s NCLEX EXCEL
February 11th, 2006 at 12:05 am
the answer is #2.
February 11th, 2006 at 8:52 am
ans. 2
February 11th, 2006 at 11:33 am
Number 2
February 11th, 2006 at 12:58 pm
answer # 2
February 12th, 2006 at 9:01 am
The correct answer is number 2. When giving medication, always check for the arm band. Some nursing home are using picture too.
February 16th, 2006 at 1:32 am
the answer is #2
February 17th, 2006 at 9:53 pm
2
February 18th, 2006 at 5:10 pm
no. 2
February 21st, 2006 at 11:02 pm
1
February 22nd, 2006 at 5:54 pm
#2
February 22nd, 2006 at 11:54 pm
# 2
February 24th, 2006 at 1:07 am
# 2
February 24th, 2006 at 1:08 am
2.
February 24th, 2006 at 1:09 am
number 2
February 24th, 2006 at 5:34 am
Correct answer: 2
An important step in medication administration is being sure it is given to the right client. The nurse should always check the ID band and compare the name on the band with the name on the medication form to ensure that the right drug is being given to the right client.
March 6th, 2006 at 8:06 am
2