A nurse opens a unit-dose of a prescribed medication prior to administering it to a client. The client refuses to take the medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Fill out an incident report.

Report the incident to the provider.

Return the opened medication to the medication cart.

Notify the facility's ethics committee.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. While filling out an incident report may be necessary in some cases, it is not the initial action when a client refuses medication.
B. Reporting the incident to the provider is essential for nurses to follow proper protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance with healthcare regulations.
C. Returning the opened medication to the medication cart is not advisable due to potential medication errors and contamination risks.
D. Notifying the facility's ethics committee is not necessary for a routine medication refusal scenario.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Sublingual medications are meant to be absorbed under the tongue and should not be administered through an NG tube, which bypasses this route of absorption.
B. Administering the medication under the tongue is the correct route for sublingual administration. It ensures that the medication is allowed to dissolve completely and is not swallowed immediately. This allows for the intended rapid absorption through the sublingual route.
C. If a client has an NG tube and needs a medication that is typically given sublingually, the nurse should administer the medication under the tongue.
D. Dissolving sublingual medication in water for NG tube administration is not appropriate as it alters the intended route of absorption.

A. Fill out an incident report. B. Notify the charge nurse. C. Check the client's vital signs. D. Document the client's condition in the electronic medical record.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Filling out an incident report is necessary but should not be the first action after administering the wrong medication.
B. Notifying the charge nurse is important, but assessing the client's immediate condition takes priority.
C. Checking the client's vital signs is the first action to assess for any adverse effects from the wrong medication and determine the next steps in care.
D. Documenting the client's condition is important but should occur after assessing the client's vital signs and addressing immediate needs.

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