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Diagnosis and treatment ( 6 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has chronic pain and is prescribed oxycodone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the diversion of controlled substances?
This is correct but not the best answer as it does not prevent the diversion of controlled substances by itself.
Rationale: Counting the remaining tablets of oxycodone with another nurse is a standard procedure to prevent the diversion of controlled substances and ensure accountability. The nurse should also document the administration and disposal of any controlled substances on a separate record.
This is incorrect as unused portions of oxycodone should be disposed of in a designated container for controlled substances, not in a sharps container.
This is correct but not relevant to the question as it does not prevent diversion of controlled substances by the nurse.
Correct answer: b) Count the remaining tablets of oxycodone with another nurse.
Rationale: Counting the remaining tablets of oxycodone with another nurse is a standard procedure to prevent the diversion of controlled substances and ensure accountability. The nurse should also document the administration and disposal of any controlled substances on a separate record.
Incorrect choices:
a) Document the administration of oxycodone on a separate record.: This is correct but not the best answer as it does not prevent the diversion of controlled substances by itself.
c) Dispose of any unused portions of oxycodone in a sharps container.: This is incorrect as unused portions of oxycodone should be disposed of in a designated container for controlled substances, not in a sharps container.
d) Educate the client about the potential for addiction and dependence.: This is correct but not relevant to the question as it does not prevent diversion of controlled substances by the nurse.