Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A nurse has an order to administer a schedule II drug to a patient. When working with medications of this type, the responsibility of the nurse is to:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Sign out the drug on a narcotic control inventory sheet. This is the responsibility of the nurse when working with schedule II drugs to ensure proper tracking and accountability. By signing out the drug on a narcotic control inventory sheet, the nurse is adhering to legal requirements and helping prevent drug diversion or errors.
Summary:
A: Asking another nurse to check the dose is important but not the primary responsibility when dealing with schedule II drugs.
C: Leaving the medication in a cup at the bedside is not safe practice and does not ensure proper administration or documentation.
D: Instructing the patient to drink extra water with the pill is not directly related to the nurse's responsibility with schedule II drugs.
Summary:
A: Asking another nurse to check the dose is important but not the primary responsibility when dealing with schedule II drugs.
C: Leaving the medication in a cup at the bedside is not safe practice and does not ensure proper administration or documentation.
D: Instructing the patient to drink extra water with the pill is not directly related to the nurse's responsibility with schedule II drugs.