Health assessment · practice question
A 74-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for cardiovascular assessment during hospitalization. Assessment data include pain 9/10 and guards the abdomen after surgery. Before a medication-related action, what must the nurse verify?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. 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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