Notes
- Assessment needs vary and depend on route and medication.
- Assess Pt and record VS before and after giving drugs that may adversely affect RR, HR, BP, LOC, and blood glucose, and monitor labs as indicated.
- Evaluate meds for their effectiveness and for ADR to drugs not previously taken by Pt.
- Verify allergies and assess for reactions to drugs not previously taken by Pt.
- Document drug, dose, route, time given, discontinue (d/c) time if applicable, Pt’s response, and any ADR.