A nurse in a hospital setting is preparing to administer a partial dose of a prefilled opioid analgesic parenterally. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
Ask the assistive personnel to witness the wasting of the controlled substance.
Dispose of the wasted medication into a sharps container.
Record the amount of medication wasted on the controlled substance inventory record.
Return the unused portion of the medication to the pharmacy.
The Correct Answer is C
A. Controlled substances typically require a licensed nurse or provider to witness the wasting, not assistive personnel.
B. Wasted medication should be disposed of according to facility policies but not necessarily in a sharps container unless it is a sharp object.
C. Recording the amount of medication wasted on the controlled substance inventory record is a crucial step to maintain accurate documentation.
D. Returning the unused portion of a controlled substance to the pharmacy is not an appropriate action and goes against medication safety protocols. Controlled substances should be wasted and documented properly.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Wrapping the finger in a warm cloth helps improve blood flow and can facilitate the blood sample collection.
B. Rubbing the fingertip with an alcohol pad cleans the site before the puncture.
C. Puncturing the side of the fingertip is less painful and avoids the pain receptors.
D. The nurse should intervene if the client elevates the finger above the level of the heart. Holding the finger below the level of the heart in a dependent position will help increase blood flow to the area and ensure an adequate specimen for collection.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Obtaining apical and radial rates simultaneously allows the nurse to assess for a pulse deficit by comparing the two rates. A pulse deficit is present when the apical rate (heard with a
stethoscope) is greater than the radial rate (palpated at the wrist).
B. Palpating pulses in the lower extremities is not specific for assessing a pulse deficit and may not accurately reflect the cardiac output.
C. Checking blood pressure in left and right arms assesses for blood pressure differences but does not specifically address a pulse deficit.
D. Comparing the pulse strength in the upper extremities does not directly assess for a pulse deficit; simultaneous assessment of apical and radial rates is more appropriate.
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