The nurse is preparing to administer 8 mg of a 10 mg dose of an intravenous narcotic.Which of the following statements made by the nurse best reflects an understanding of the appropriate manner to handle this situation?
A) "I will sign out the narcotic before the end-of-shift count is completed."
B) "I need to get another RN to witness the waste and sign the narcotic sheet."
C) "Narcotics are expensive,so it makes sense to save the unused portion for the next time they need the drug."
D) "I always make sure someone sees me place the unused portion on the narcotic in the sharps container."
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q27: The nurse assigns ancillary personnel the task
Q28: The nurse is to administer several medications
Q29: To minimize the risk for injury to
Q30: The client is to receive heparin by
Q31: The nurse is administering an injection at
Q33: The nurse recognizes which of the following
Q34: A priority for the nurse in the
Q35: The client has an order for 30
Q36: The nurse is caring for a client
Q37: A medication is prescribed for the client
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents