Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Practice Question
Prochlorperazine maleate (Compazine) 10 mg IM has been ordered for a client. The client is also to receive Stadol 2 mg IM. Before administering these medications, the nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Compazine (prochlorperazine) is incompatible with most medications, including Stadol (butorphanol), in the same syringe, as mixing may cause precipitation or reduced efficacy. Drawing them in separate syringes ensures safe administration. Monitoring vital signs (A) is less critical, dilution (B) is inappropriate, and verifying the route (D) is unnecessary as IM is specified.
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