A client prescribed liquid potassium chloride complains that the medication has a very unpleasant taste.  Which is the best nursing action to improve compliance

 The nurse knows that when interpreting an order there is a particular order in which the order should be transcribed. Identify the order in which the medication order should be written utilizing the appropriate number order (1, 2,3,4).           Written in following order:

      Directions: Use the label to identify the information requested. If more than one answer is necessary, separate your answers with commas. Be sure to enter your answer as displayed on the label.Trade name: ______________________Generic name: _____________________Form: _________________Dosage strength: ________________________Storage directions: ________NDC: ____________       

You have available lorazepam (Ativan) 0.5 mg tablets, and you need to administer 1 mg PO. How many tablet(s) will you administer? Fill in the blank with the number(s) only. Record your answer to the nearest whole number. _____ tab(s)  

Directions: Refer to the portion of the MAR provided below to answer the question.Name: John SmithMEDICATION ADMINISTRATION RECORD: 12345Room Number: 201Date of Birth: 9/27/1949Diagnosis: Heart Failure Date: 5/2/2014 What dose of heparin is to be administered? _____ __________

A nurse needs to administer 1.25 mL of an intramuscular antibiotic. The order specifies that the medication should be rounded appropriately based on syringe calibrations. Which syringe and dose should the nurse choose?

The physician writes an order for Phenobarbital 0.2 gram by mouth every 12 hours for seizures.Available: Phenobarbital tabs labeled 100 mg       The nurse will administer: ____________ mg per dose. 

A nurse has received an order to administer an IM injection to a 3-year-old. The nurse knows that the best site for an injection for the client is the _______________.

Directions: Use the label to identify the information requested. If more than one answer is necessary, separate your answers with commas. Be sure to enter your answer as displayed on the label. Pradaxa Label- capsule.png Trade name: ______________________ Generic name: _____________________ Form: _________________ How long can the medication be stored after opening? _______________

A nurse is interpreting the following medication order:Motrin 400 mg po q6h prn for back pain.Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this order?