Asked by Tyler Goldstein on May 20, 2024
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The nurse educator in the local hospital is preparing a teaching plan for staff nurses on using medication abbreviations in nursing documentation.What is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan concerning acceptable abbreviations? Select all that apply.
A) They are based on Joint Commission recommendations.
B) They are commonly used by the pharmacy department.
C) They are most commonly used by nurses.
D) They are based on policies of the facility.
Medication Abbreviations
Shortened forms of words or phrases used to specify drugs, dosages, and other medication-related information.
Joint Commission
An independent, non-profit organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations and programs in the United States to ensure compliance with specific performance standards.
Nursing Documentation
The detailed recording of information pertaining to the care given to patients by nurses, including assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
- Gain knowledge on the use and interpretation of medication abbreviations in nursing documentation according to standards.
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Madisen WieberMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A,D
Explanation :
The nurse should write out drug names and dosages in full.Abbreviations can be easily confused and many are not universally understood.However,you will see and use some abbreviations when administering and documenting medications.Always do so carefully because some may be similar and confusing.Consult The Joint Commission's official Do Not Use list and know the acceptable abbreviations used in your facility.
Learning Objectives
- Gain knowledge on the use and interpretation of medication abbreviations in nursing documentation according to standards.