Question

a nurse is reviewing documentation guidelines with a newly licensed nurse. which of the following abbreviations should the nurse note as being on the joint commissions do not use list? (select all that apply.) mso₄ iu po qhs nka

Explanation:

MSO₄ can be misinterpreted as MgSO₄ (magnesium sulfate) instead of morphine sulfate. IU can be misread as IV (intra - venous). These are on The Joint Commission's Do Not Use List. PO (by mouth), qhs (every night at bedtime), and NKA (no known allergies) are not on the list.

Answer:

A. MSO₄
B. IU