A staff nurse accepts responsibility for checking a patient's allergy status before giving an antibiotic. What is the nurse expected to do?
Correct answer: A. Complete the task according to the required standard
- A. Complete the task according to the required standard
- B. Transfer the task to another nurse without notice
- C. Wait for the physician to check the allergy history
- D. Document only the medication administration time
Explanation
Responsibility means accepting the duty to carry out an assigned activity correctly. Allergy verification is a nursing safety responsibility and should be completed before administration, not left solely to another professional.
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