The New Nurse Is Beginning Orientation on a Medical-Surgical Unit

The new nurse is beginning orientation on a medical-surgical unit. What is most important for the nurse to know regarding hospital policies concerning controlled substances? Select all that apply.

A) Controlled substances are stored in a double-locked area.
B) A count of all controlled substances is performed at specific times, usually monthly.
C) The facility must keep a record of every dose of a controlled substance that is administered.
D) Schedule 1 are drugs used commonly in the healthcare field.
E) RNs can prescribe controlled substances to clients in the nursing home, but not in the hospital.