Practice Question
A nurse is administering 4 mg of hydromorphone to a client by mouth every 4 hr. The medication is provided as hydromorphone 8 mg per tablet. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Dispose of the remaining medication while another nurse observes.
Rationale:
Controlled substances must be wasted with a witness and documented.
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This question is from RN Pharmacology~2023 Exam 1 which contains 66 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4