A nurse is caring for a client who becomes unresponsive.
While administering CPR, which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Choice A rationale:

Applying a warm pack can increase swelling and pain, so it is not recommended.

Choice B rationale:

Removing the stinger by scraping it off with a knife blade can help to reduce the amount of venom that is released into the body.

Choice C rationale:

Applying a tourniquet can restrict blood flow and cause more harm than good.

Choice D rationale:

Sucking the wound can introduce bacteria and cause infection, so it is not recommended.

Choice A rationale:

Discarding any partial doses found in the cabinet in the sharps container is not the correct procedure. Partial doses should be wasted in the presence of another nurse.

Choice B rationale:

Verifying that the amounts of each medication counted match the amounts on the inventory record is the correct procedure. This ensures accurate accounting of controlled substances.

Choice C rationale:

Setting aside any controlled substances the nurse plans to give during her shift is not the correct procedure. Medications should be removed from the secure cabinet as needed.

Choice D rationale:

Co-signing any notations of wasting controlled substances on the previous shift is not the correct procedure. Wasting should be witnessed and co-signed at the time it occurs.