The physician prescribes an oral medication for a patient. What is the PRIORITY nursing assessment of the patient prior to administering this medication?
Their ability to read the prescription bottle
Their understanding of the reason for the medication
Their ability to swallow safely
Their understanding of the side effects
The physician prescribes an oral medication for a patient. What is the PRIORITY nursing assessment of the patient prior to administering this medication? K O Their ability to read the prescription bottle
O Their understanding of the reason for the medication
O Their ability to swallow safely
O Their understanding of the side effects