Adult health / medical-surgical nursing · practice question
A 73-year-old client on a telemetry unit is being evaluated for rapidly worsening vital signs. Assessment data include blood glucose 420 mg/dL with acetone breath and Kussmaul respirations. Before a medication-related action, what must the nurse verify?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. Right client, medication, dose, route, time, allergies, indication, and relevant monitoring per protocol.
Why
Medication safety requires full rights verification and monitoring; shortcuts increase error risk on the NCLEX and at the bedside.
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