NURS 3100 Exam 1 Practice

A nurse incorrectly administered an oral medication intravenously. What is the best analysis of the nurse's action?

1. An antidote cannot be given

2. A lawsuit by the patient will be impending

3. The medication cannot be retrieved

4. The nurse will be terminated from her job

The correct answer is: An antidote cannot be given

Administering an oral medication intravenously can result in serious consequences for the patient. Some oral medications are not meant to be injected intravenously and can lead to adverse effects or harm. In such cases, there might not be a specific antidote available to counteract the effects of the medication. Therefore, the best analysis of the nurse's action, in this case, is that an antidote cannot be given to reverse the effects of the improperly administered medication. The other options are not the best analysis of the situation: - A lawsuit by the patient will be impending: While it is possible that legal consequences could arise from such an error, the immediate concern is the patient's well-being and ensuring appropriate medical interventions. - The medication cannot be retrieved: While the medication cannot be physically removed from the patient's system, the focus should be on addressing any potential harm caused by the incorrect administration. - The nurse will be terminated from her job: While there may be disciplinary actions or consequences for the nurse's error, the primary focus should be on patient safety and mitigating any negative outcomes resulting from the mistake made.