The nurse has administered an anxiolytic as a preoperative medication to the patient going to surgery.Which of the following is the best next step?

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Once a 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.Reinforce to the patient to stay in the bed or on the stretcher.Raise the side rails and keep the bed or stretcher in the low position.Place the call light within easy reach of the patient.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.

The Nurse Has Administered an Anxiolytic as a Preoperative Medication