The nurse has administered a preoperative medication to the patient going to surgery. Which action will the nurse take $\bold{next}$?

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Once a preoperative medication has been administered, instruct the patient to call for help when getting out of bed to prevent falls. For patient safety, explain the purpose of a preoperative medication and its effects. Notifying the operating suite that the medication has been given may be part of a facilities procedure but is not the best next step. It is important to have the patient sign consents before the patient has received medication that may make him/her drowsy. Wasting unused medication according to policy is important but is not the best next step.

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The Nurse Has Administered a Preoperative Medication to the Patient $\bold{next}$