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Assignment - Introduction to pharmacology

1. The nurse administered acetaminophen to the client for an elevated temperature at 38.8º C (101.9º F). What potential safety concerns should the nurse be aware of prior to administering other medication(s) to Ms. Goodman?

2. When preparing to administer medications, what actions should the nurse take to promote client safety and help prevent medication administration errors?

Student Response - The student articulates his or her answer via a video or written response. Based on the scenario the student will respond to the following questions, providing an evidence-based rationale for their response:

Identify relevant subjective and objective assessment findings.

What findings are of immediate concern? Why do they concern you?

Identify and prioritize the problems based on assessment findings.

What nursing actions should be taken to address the client priority problem to achieve the desired outcome?