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What is the first step a nurse should take before administering a drug for the first time?
What is the first step a nurse should take before administering a drug for the first time?
If a patient has a history of allergies, what should the nurse do?
If a patient has a history of allergies, what should the nurse do?
When should the nurse withhold the drug and consult references?
When should the nurse withhold the drug and consult references?
What should the nurse consider before administering a drug?
What should the nurse consider before administering a drug?
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What must be the basis for the nurse's decision to withhold a drug?
What must be the basis for the nurse's decision to withhold a drug?
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What should the nurse do if the patient's condition changes after administering a drug?
What should the nurse do if the patient's condition changes after administering a drug?
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Why is it important for the nurse to check the label of the drug three times?
Why is it important for the nurse to check the label of the drug three times?
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What should the nurse do to remove an oral drug from the container?
What should the nurse do to remove an oral drug from the container?
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What should the nurse do immediately before preparing a drug for administration?
What should the nurse do immediately before preparing a drug for administration?
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Why should the nurse never crush tablets or open capsules without first checking with the pharmacist?
Why should the nurse never crush tablets or open capsules without first checking with the pharmacist?
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