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Medications should not be removed from dispensing systems before pharmacy review to prevent administration errors.

Preparing medications for multiple clients at once increases the risk of cross-contamination and wrong-patient errors.

Delaying documentation until the end of the shift increases the likelihood of forgetting or inaccurately recording medications given.

A BUN of 21 mg/dL is slightly above the normal range (7–20 mg/dL) and is not immediately life-threatening.

A hemoglobin of 19 g/dL is elevated and may indicate dehydration or polycythemia, but it is not the most urgent value.

A fasting glucose of 69 mg/dL is slightly below normal but not critical and can typically be corrected with a snack or meal.

A cough and mild fever suggest a non-life-threatening illness, appropriate for a lower acuity level.

A twisted ankle is a minor injury and does not require immediate life-saving intervention.

An oxygen saturation of 93% in a client with COPD may be acceptable and not emergent.

Circulatory overload involves systemic fluid excess, presenting with signs such as hypertension, dyspnea, and crackles—not localized symptoms.

Infection typically presents with redness, warmth, swelling, and purulent drainage, not coolness or fluid leakage.

Phlebitis is inflammation of the vein, characterized by warmth, redness, and tenderness along the vein—not a cool or leaking site.

Assisting with medication affordability is typically the role of a social worker or case manager, not a dietician.

Care coordination is usually managed by case managers or the primary healthcare team, not the dietician alone.

Treatment plan changes are determined by the healthcare provider, not the dietician.

Sunbathing is a modifiable behavior that increases the risk for skin cancer and can be changed.

An unhealthy diet is a lifestyle factor that can be modified through education and support.

Smoking is a modifiable risk factor that the client can choose to stop.

An incident report is not necessary in this case, as the client has the right to refuse medication, and no error occurred.

The ethics committee is not required to be involved unless there is a complex ethical dilemma, which is not the case here.

Returning an opened unit-dose medication to the cart is not allowed due to contamination risk and disposal protocols.

A creatinine level of 0.4 mg/dL is slightly below the normal range (typically 0.6–1.3 mg/dL) but is not immediately life-threatening.

A BUN of 9.5 mg/dL is within the normal range (7–20 mg/dL) and not concerning.

A sodium level of 135 mEq/L is at the lower end of the normal range (135–145 mEq/L), so it's not a priority.

Lack of community centers indicates limited social resources but does not directly reflect a faulty built environment in terms of safety or structural issues.

Absence of bike paths or trails limits physical activity options but is more about urban planning than a faulty or hazardous environment.

Limited public parking affects convenience, not necessarily safety or environmental quality.

Abstract imagery can be confusing and is not appropriate for individuals with cognitive impairments, who benefit from concrete and simple instructions.

A distracting environment, such as one with the television on, can interfere with the adolescent’s and parents' ability to focus and absorb information.

Medical slang should always be avoided in patient education as it can be misunderstood and is not professional or clear.