Introduction

Question 1

Introduction

Answer 1

• Hand Hygiene
• “Hello, Mr. Black. My name is Jazzmine, and I’m a student nurse from Notre Dame. This is my RN, she will be supervising me today. How are you feeling today?
• I understand you’ve been experiencing some nausea. The RN mentioned that we could offer you some medication to help with that. Does that sound okay to you?

Question 2

Patient Details

Answer 2

Before we proceed, I’d like to confirm a few details with you. Could you please provide me with your full name and date of birth? Also, do you have any known allergies? (Check name, dob and URN against the book)

Question 3

Explain the procedure

Answer 3

The medication that has been prescribed is Odansetron, which is an injection that will be administered into a muscle. This means I’ll need you to roll over onto your side so I can locate the muscle just below your hip where the injection will be given.

Question 4

Ask for consent

Answer 4

• Do I have your consent to administer this medication while the RN supervises?
• I will just prepare your medication, i will be right back.

Question 5

Check if its a valid order

Answer 5

Once I step away to prepare the medication, I’ll ask the RN to confirm that we have a valid order, which includes details:
- date and time
- correct medication
- dose
- route
- maximum dose
- signed by your doctor.
- patient contact information