Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following situations requires an incident report?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
A client receives their insulin 1 hr before scheduled.
Rationale:
Timing of insulin is critical; early administration can lead to hypoglycemia.
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This question is from RN Pharmacology~2023 Exam 1 which contains 66 questions.
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Answer Choices:
A. Return the remaining medication to the facilitys pharmacy.
B. Dispose of the remaining medication while another nurse observes.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4