Nurses utilize a drug database in various ways to enhance patient care:
- Medication Administration: Before administering any medication, nurses can verify the correct drug and dosage and check for any potential interactions with other medications the patient is taking. - Patient Education: Nurses can provide accurate information to patients about their medications, including how to take them and potential side effects. - Clinical Decision-Making: When faced with complex cases, nurses can use the database to access up-to-date information that aids in making informed clinical decisions. - Documentation: Accurate documentation of administered medications and any observed side effects can be facilitated by cross-referencing with the drug database.
