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The nurse assesses the client with diabetes mellitus prior to administering medications. Which question should the nurse ask the client?  (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has a prescription for an oral laxative to be taken twice a day. The client refused to take the medication because the client is currently experiencing nausea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

When a nurse administers medication, he/she should compare the prescription with the medication record (MAR) when? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who is newly admitted to the facility for chest pain. At which of the following times should the nurse begin teaching about medications and discharge planning?

A nurse is instructing a pregnant client concerning the potential risk to her fetus from a pregnancy category D drug. What should the nurse inform the client?

The nurse received an order to administer “acetaminophen 500 mg PO PRN q4h for incisional pain”. At which of the following time/s should the nurse administer the medication?

The nurse is assessing factors that may affect the absorption of a drug that the nurse will soon administer. What factor should the nurse prioritize?

A nurse is assessing the client’s home medication use. After listening to the client’s list of current medications, the nurse asks what priority question?

32.  A patient asks how viruses are able to reproduce. Which statement best explains this process?

33. A patient asks why they cannot control their heartbeat but can move their arms. Which explanation is correct?