Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a patient who is supposed to receive two drugs at the same time. What is the nurse's priority action?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Consult a drug guide for compatibility. The nurse's priority is to ensure the safety of the patient by verifying if the two drugs can be administered together without causing adverse reactions or interactions. Consulting a drug guide will provide crucial information on drug compatibility, potential interactions, and any contraindications. This step is essential to prevent harm to the patient. Washing hands (A) is important for infection control but not the priority in this situation. Questioning the patient about drug allergies (C) is also important but not as urgent as checking drug compatibility. The other choices are not relevant to the immediate safety concern of administering two drugs simultaneously.