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danielfitts88

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The nurse administering a medication for the most rapid response uses which route?
 
  1. Oral
  2. Intradermal
  3. Sublingual
  4. Topical

Question 2

The LPN/LVN can provide care for the client and family when in hospice care by: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Providing comfort assistance.
  2. Keeping the family informed about the client's status.
  3. Reinforcing information that the family members might not have been able to absorb.
  4. Leaving the client alone, and not bothering her.
  5. Encouraging the client to verbalize positive expectations for the future.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: The sublingual route elicits faster results than do the other options. The intradermal route is used because of the very slow rate of absorption. The oral route is relatively slow, taking 30-60 minutes for effects to be seen.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,5
Rationale: The nurse cares for the family by providing comfort assistance to the client.


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