A nurse is providing fire safety training to a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. Morphine 2 mg IV bolus every 4 hr PRN pain: The prescription clearly indicates the dose, route, frequency, and PRN instructions, making it complete and appropriate for administration.

B. Acetaminophen 1,000 PO three times daily: The prescription is missing the unit of measure (mg, g, etc.), which is essential to ensure safe dosing. Without the unit, there is a risk of overdose or underdose, so the nurse must verify this prescription with the provider before administration.

C. Ibuprofen 800 mg PO every 8 hr: This prescription includes the dose, route, and frequency, making it complete. While monitoring for side effects is important, there is no issue requiring verification.

D. Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM x1 dose now: The prescription specifies the dose, route, and single administration, making it clear and safe to administer without additional verification.

A. Start another IV line in another extremity: Establishing a new IV line is necessary to continue therapy, but it is not the first action. Immediate steps must focus on preventing further tissue damage from the infiltrated vesicant.

B. Apply a warm, moist compress: Warm or cold compresses may be applied depending on the type of vesicant and institutional protocol, but this is a secondary intervention after stopping the infusion and protecting the tissue.

C. Disconnect IV tubing and aspirate medication from the IV catheter: Aspirating the remaining medication may help reduce tissue exposure, but it is performed after the infusion is stopped to prevent further infiltration.

D. Stop the infusion: Stopping the infusion immediately is the first and most critical action to prevent further tissue damage. Halting the delivery of the vesicant stops the source of injury and allows subsequent interventions to minimize local tissue necrosis.