The client says that he is feeling better and it is now time to give the scheduled medications. Because of the new medical diagnosis of pernicious anemia, the healthcare provider (HCP) has prescribed cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) 100 mcg/day subcutaneously (SQ) for seven days with a follow up clinical visit for laboratory work on the seventh day. Before giving the medication, what should the nurse do first? Sign off the medication in the electronic medical record (EMR) Teach the client about the medication being given. Locate the ventroglateal muscle of the left hip. Ask if the client has been NPO for the last 8 hours.
[Solved]: The client says that he is feeling better and it is…
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