I've had two patients over the weekend who were unable to take ordered medication (one from nausea and the other deemed it unnecessary). In both cases I waited an hour and returned to try again. For this I'm in a bit of trouble , and next time I'll consult immediately.
However my supervisor can't point to a written policy for when a patient refuses or is unable to take an ordered med. I agreed to work on this together with her.
Ideas? What is your written policy?
-Marnie