Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Practice Question
Question
The nurse is caring for a client receiving IV antibiotics and is focused on antibiotics scenario 10. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Answer choices
- A. Check allergies, cultures when ordered, and response to therapy.
- B. Delay assessment until the next scheduled round if the client is not calling for help.
- C. Delegate the clinical assessment and nursing judgment to assistive personnel.
- D. Document the concern without notifying the appropriate provider or care team member when escalation is needed.
Correct Answer
A. Check allergies, cultures when ordered, and response to therapy.
Explanation
The priority action for antibiotics is to check allergies, cultures when ordered, and response to therapy. NCLEX-style prioritization favors safety, assessment, appropriate delegation, timely escalation, and client-centered teaching.
Question details
- Difficulty: easy
- Domain: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
- Objective: antibiotics