A nurse administered ketorolac 30 mg IM to a client who is postoperative.
Which of the following information should the nurse document? (Select all that apply)

Gauge and length of needle.

Medication expiration date.

Dose of medication administered.

Site of injection.

Time of administration.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,C,D,E

Choice A rationale:

The gauge and length of needle used for an IM injection are important to document. This information can help track which supplies were used and can be useful for future reference.

Choice B rationale:

While it’s important to check the medication expiration date before administration, it’s not typically documented after administering medication.

Choice C rationale:

The dose of medication administered should always be documented. This helps ensure accurate medical records and allows healthcare providers to track how much of a medication a patient has received.

Choice D rationale:

The site of injection should be documented. This can help prevent complications such as repeated use of the same injection site.

Choice E rationale:

The time of administration should be documented. This helps keep track of when the patient received their medication, which is crucial for medications that need to be given at specific intervals.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice Arationale:

Aspiration (pulling back on the syringe before injection) is not recommended when administering enoxaparin. This could cause bruising.

Choice Brationale:

You should not massage the site following the injection as this could cause bruising.

Choice Crationale:

With enoxaparin and other low molecular weight heparins, you do not need to expel the air bubble before injecting the medication. The air bubble ensures that all the medication is delivered.

Choice D rationale:

Enoxaparin should be injected into abdominal tissue. This helps ensure proper absorption and reduces the risk of bruising.

A. Renal excretion time slows for medication. B. Hepatic enzymes process medications more rapidly. C. Brain receptors become less sensitive to medications. D. Gastric emptying rate increases.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Renal excretion time slows for medication. As people age, kidney function gradually decreases, which slows the excretion of medications. This can lead to increased levels of the drug in the body, which can increase the risk of side effects.

Choice B rationale:

Hepatic enzymes do not process medications more rapidly in older adults. In fact, liver function also decreases with age, which can slow the metabolism of medications.

Choice C rationale:

Brain receptors do not become less sensitive to medications in older adults. The sensitivity of brain receptors to medications can vary widely and is not necessarily related to age.

Choice D rationale:

Gastric emptying rate does not increase with age. On the contrary, it often slows down, which can affect the absorption of some medications.

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A nurse administered ketorolac 30 mg IM to a client who is postoperative.
Which of the following information should the nurse document? (Select all that apply)