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b. Read the scenarios below and choose the best answer.
1. A nurse want to give medication to a patient with hypertension.To check the identity, the nurse
would like to see the bracelet given for the in-patients staying at the hospital. What is said by the
nurse to ask about this?
a. ”You’re scheduled to take this now, at 09:00 a.m.. Does that work for you?"
b. "Just to confirm, the prescribed dose is 10 ml. Does that look right to you?"
c. "Can you verify your name and one other identifier, like your address or birthdate?"
d. "The doctor ordered this to be administered subcutaneously. Is it how you’re used to it?"
e. "After taking this, you might feel dizzy and weak. Call me if you notice anything unusual."

2. A nurse is about to administer a prescribed medication for a patient with heart cancer. The nurse
wants to check if the medication is correct. What is the best expression to confirm the correct
medication?
a. "It’s time for your doxorubicin. Is now the usual time for you?"
b. "Just so you know, you might notice some rash. Please let us know."
c. "I’ll be giving this to you orally. Is that how you usually receive it?"
d. "Let me double-check, you’re supposed to receive doxorubicin today, correct?"
e. "Could you tell me if you’re allergic to any drugs, foods, or other substances?"

3. A nurse is ensuring that a patient who is about given medication does not have any allergies to the
medication. Which expression suits this situation?
a. "Have you been on any other medications for your condition recently?"
b. "Could you tell me if you’re allergic to any drugs, foods, or other substances?"
c. "Are you currently taking any other medications, or have you taken any recently?"
d. "Be aware that some people feel dizziness after taking this. I’ll check back on you soon."
e. "The doctor ordered this to be administered intravenously. Is that how you’re used to it?"
4. A nurse tries to confirm the usual dose to a diabetic patient given insulin. Which expression is suitable
in such situation?
a. "Are you currently taking any other medications, or have you taken any recently?"
b. "Could you tell me if you’re allergic to any drugs, foods, or other substances?"
c. "Your dose today is 20 mg. Does that match what’s in your treatment plan?"
d. "Just so you know, you might notice drowsiness. Please let us know if you feel any discomfort."
e. "The doctor ordered this to be administered intravenously. Is that how you’re used to it?"

5. A patient is given antibiotic and a nurse in charge informs the patient about some possible side effects
of this medication.What would the nurse say?
a. "Be aware that some people feel dizziness after taking this.”
b. ”Can I see your ID bracelet to make sure I have the right patient?"
c. ”You’re scheduled to take this now, at 09:00 a.m. Does that work for you?"
d. "Have you been on any other medications for your condition recently?"
e. "I’m giving you 15 gr. Does that sound correct based on what you were told?"

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