Client Assessment

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
BD-02-01	Demonstrate ability to assess the client's need for and potential response to medication by researching the client's record and observing client's behavior.
	Demonstrate ability to review the pertinent information regarding client prior to preparing the medication such as:
BD-02-02	diagnosis, history, co-morbidities, and contraindications
BD-02-03	history of allergies
BD-02-04	medication history
BD-02-05	age, weight, and dietary history
BD-02-06	current clinical condition and cognitive status
BD-02-07	level of knowledge regarding medication
BD-02-08	client's learning needs.
	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to assess the appropriateness of the route of medication administration for the client such as:
BD-02-09	ability to swallow
BD-02-10	level of consciousness
BD-02-11	age
BD-02-12	body build
BD-02-13	muscle size
BD-02-14	skin condition
BD-02-15	weight.
BD-02-16	Demonstrate ability to identify risk factors and contraindications to the medication and report appropriately.
BD-02-17	Demonstrate ability to document assessment and nursing actions related to risk factors.