Question

The nurse administered acetaminophen to the client for an elevated temperature at 1010. After reviewing the electronic medical record, what potential safety concerns should the nurse be aware of prior to administering other medications to the patient?
(Picture has the electronic record)

Answer 1

Explanation:

make sure she is not double dosing or if the medicine has any adverse reactions to one another

Answer 2

Answer:

The nurse should be aware of any kind of side effects of acetaminophen and its dosages before administering other medicines to the patient.

Explanation:

It is the duty of a nurse to be aware of patient’s medical history or record before giving them any medication. Acetaminophen is usually given for moderate fever and pain and doesn’t cause any side effects in general.

However, a nurse after administering it, should make sure that the patient didn’t have any side effects after taking the medicine or he/she has been given the needed dose of acetaminophen before giving any further medication to that patient.