Pre-Medication Assessment Actions

Hard Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Medication Administration

A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a patient with a complex medical history, including chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. The nurse checks the medication orders and is aware that multiple medications may affect the patient's renal function and overall health. Which of the following actions should the nurse take before administering medications? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Verify the patient's allergies and medication sensitivities.

Assess the patient's renal function through lab values such as creatinine and BUN.

Ensure the medication is stored at the correct temperature before administration.

Check the patient's vital signs and baseline blood pressure.

Review the patient's current medications for potential drug interactions.

Confirm the patient's identity using two identifiers before administration.

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