You review the order before completing discharge teaching. What is your first action?

Three-year-old c.e. The emergency department (ed), fast

In this case, the nurse’s first step would be to check the accuracy of C.E.’s medication order. The nurse should check if the dose of Augmentin prescribed by the PCP is appropriate for C.E.’s weight of 14 kg and if the frequency and duration of the medication are correct. The nurse should also check for any potential interactions with C.E.’s known allergy to penicillin and any other medications she may be taking.

In the event of any concerns or discrepancies with the prescribed medication, the nurse will consult with either the PCP (family physician) or pharmacist in order to ensure safe medication administration to the patient. The nurse should also ensure that C.E.’s parents understand how to administer the medication, including the proper dosing and frequency, and the importance of completing the full course of antibiotics as prescribed.