A nurse is caring for four clients. After administering morning medications, she realizes that the nifedipine
prescribed for one client was inadvertently administered to another client. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take first
B. Check the client's vital signs.
RationaleThe first action the nurse should take using the nursing process is to assess the client. The
nurse should know that the action of nifedipine is to lower blood pressure. Immediately upon
realizing the error, the nurse should check the client's vital signs (especially the client's blood
pressure) to ensure that the client is not hypotensive as a result. Only after ensuring that the
client is safe and has stable vital signs should the nurse take other action