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Kthamas

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A nurse is administering a medication that is formulated as enteric-coated tablets. What is the rationale for not crushing or chewing enteric-coated tablets?
 
  A) to prevent absorption in the mouth
  B) to prevent absorption in the esophagus
  C) to facilitate absorption in the stomach
  D) to prevent gastric irritation

Question 2

A nurse is reviewing results of preoperative screening tests and notes the patient's potassium level is dangerously low. What should the nurse do next?
 
  A) Nothing; potassium levels have no influence on surgical outcome.
  B) Include the information in the postoperative end of shift report.
  C) Document the data and notify the physician who will do the surgery.
  D) Ask the patient and family members why the potassium is low.


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joanwhite

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


Kthamas

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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