A health care provider writes an order for Tylenol PO q3-4h for mild pain. The nurse evaluates the order and is concerned that it is incomplete….

Question Answered step-by-step A health care provider writes an order for Tylenol PO q3-4h for mildpain. The nurse evaluates the order and is concerned that it is incomplete. Identify the probable concern and describe what the nurse would do prior to administering this medicine.This order does not include the dose. The q3-4h could mean around the clock or prn. The nurse should obtain clarification before administering the medication. Cite reference please.A new nurse does not check an antibiotic dosage ordered by a health care provider for a pediatric patient and the order is for a dosage that is too high for the patient’s size. The nurse subsequently overdoses a two-year-old patient and an experienced nurse notices the error during the evening shift change. Identify each person who is responsible for the error and how each is responsible.Nurse-she should have checked a drug handbook or performed a dosage calc.Physician-responsible for writing the wrong dosage.Pharmacist-Should have verified the dosage was correct for the age/weight of the patient.Cite reference please Health Science Science Nursing NURS 325 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)