Question

What factors in the nursing history are relevant to medication administration? What are some nursing assessment questions pertinent to medication administration?

Answer 1

1. Factors in nursing history that are relevant to medication administration are-

• Staffing levels.
• Registered nurse skill mix.
• Shift length.
• Patient acuity.
• Organisational climate.

2. Nursing assessment questions pertinent to medication administration -

• Patient history.
• Any history of allergy to any medications.
• Personal history of the patient.
• Any pain in the body.
• Allergy or atopy.
• Any complaints regarding the problem while administering medications.
• Any alterations in the functional status after taking any drugs.
• Developmental stage in case of infant or children.