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Nursing interventions and care ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who has a history of substance use disorder and is prescribed methadone for opioid withdrawal. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the safe administration of this controlled substance? (Select all that apply.)
Rationale: Methadone is a Schedule II controlled substance that requires strict regulation and documentation. The nurse should verify the client's identity, document the dose and time of administration, count the remaining tablets with another nurse, and assess the client for adverse effects. Disposing of unused or expired methadone tablets in a sharps container is not appropriate as it poses a risk of needlestick injury and environmental contamination.
Rationale: Methadone is a Schedule II controlled substance that requires strict regulation and documentation. The nurse should verify the client's identity, document the dose and time of administration, count the remaining tablets with another nurse, and assess the client for adverse effects. Disposing of unused or expired methadone tablets in a sharps container is not appropriate as it poses a risk of needlestick injury and environmental contamination.
Rationale: Methadone is a Schedule II controlled substance that requires strict regulation and documentation. The nurse should verify the client's identity, document the dose and time of administration, count the remaining tablets with another nurse, and assess the client for adverse effects. Disposing of unused or expired methadone tablets in a sharps container is not appropriate as it poses a risk of needlestick injury and environmental contamination.
This is incorrect as it poses a risk of needlestick injury and environmental contamination.
Rationale: Methadone is a Schedule II controlled substance that requires strict regulation and documentation. The nurse should verify the client's identity, document the dose and time of administration, count the remaining tablets with another nurse, and assess the client for adverse effects. Disposing of unused or expired methadone tablets in a sharps container is not appropriate as it poses a risk of needlestick injury and environmental contamination.
Correct answer: a, b, c, e
Rationale: Methadone is a Schedule II controlled substance that requires strict regulation and documentation. The nurse should verify the client's identity, document the dose and time of administration, count the remaining tablets with another nurse, and assess the client for adverse effects. Disposing of unused or expired methadone tablets in a sharps container is not appropriate as it poses a risk of needlestick injury and environmental contamination.
Incorrect choices:
d) Dispose of any unused or expired methadone tablets in a sharps container.: This is incorrect as it poses a risk of needlestick injury and environmental contamination.