Quality and Safety Education for Nurses

The nurse checks the written post-op orders and returns to the room with Demerol 75mg IV and Phenergan 25mg IV in a single 3cc syringe. The nurse administers the medication and leaves MC’s hospital room, stating she would “check back in a bit.” The daughter remains at her bedside. Within 5 minutes of receiving the medication, MC is snoring. ................
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