Asked by Nishant Yadav on May 23, 2024
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While preparing to administer an eye ointment,the nurse inadvertently squeezes the tube,discarding the first bead of medication.What action should the nurse take at this point?
A) Administer the eye ointment as ordered
B) Request a new,unopened tube of ointment
C) Have a second nurse witness the waste
D) Continue to squeeze until a clear line of ointment has been discarded
Eye Ointment
A medication in an ointment form, applied directly to the eye to treat or prevent eye infections and diseases.
Discarding Medication
The process of safely and properly disposing of unused, expired, or unwanted medicines to prevent harm and environmental pollution.
- Acknowledge the critical role that nurses play in preventing medication mistakes and ensuring the safety of drug administration.
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Jessica HernandezMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Discarding the first bead of ointment is a common practice to ensure that any potential contaminants on the tip of the tube are removed before administration, making it safe to proceed with administering the eye ointment as ordered.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the critical role that nurses play in preventing medication mistakes and ensuring the safety of drug administration.