Asked by Juan Bautista Marini on May 05, 2024

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A patient is in the bathroom and asks the nurse to leave medications on the bedside table.What should the nurse do?

A) Inform the patient that she will return when he is finished in the bathroom.
B) Wait outside the bathroom door until the patient is ready for the dose.
C) Withhold the dose until the next administration time later in the day.
D) Document that the dose was omitted in the medication administration record.

Medication Administration Record

A detailed report that tracks all the medications a patient has received in a healthcare setting, including dosages, times, and administration methods.

Bedside Table

A small table that is typically placed beside a bed to hold items such as medication, a lamp, or personal items for easy accessibility.

  • Recognize the importance of safe medication administration and the nurse's responsibility to ensure it.
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Alexis FuglerMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The nurse should inform the patient that she will return when he is finished in the bathroom to administer medications. Leaving medications unattended could be a safety issue and is not a recommended practice.