The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Medications to a Patient

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a patient. When the patient reports new shortness of breath, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) Provide the patient with oxygen since it does not require a provider order.
B) Complete at least three checks to ensure that the proper medication is given.
C) Check the provider orders for all forms of prescription medications.
D) Document that the 6 rights of medication administration were followed.