Practice Question
While admitting a patient from home to the skilled nursing facility, the nurse notes that the patient has brought medications that are not included on the primary care provider's medication order sheet. The nurse's best initial action is to:
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Correct Answer:
Notify the physician about the medications the patient has been taking
Rationale:
🟢 When a patient brings medications not listed on the provider’s order, the nurse’s best initial action is to notify the physician to ensure safe medication reconciliation.
🟢 This helps identify any potential drug interactions, duplications, or contraindications.
🟢 Sending medications home or administering without verification can jeopardize patient safety.
🟢 Sealing and locking the medications is a precaution but should be done after notifying the provider.
🟢 Effective communication ensures proper medication management and continuity of care.
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This question is from ATI LPN Fundamentals Test II which contains 48 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4