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s.tung

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A nurse is administering drugs to a 10-year-old child who has multiple health problems. The child is underweight and is on a special diet.
 
  Which of the following will the nurse consider when planning for the best absorption of the prescribed drugs? (Select all that apply.)
  A) Age
  B) Weight
  C) Disease process
  D) Diet
  E) Route of administration

Question 2

A 33-year-old man has developed acute gouty arthritis. He has been prescribed colchicine. When developing a care plan for this patient, which factor will be most important for the nurse to consider?
 
  A) Dietary habits
  B) Work environment
  C) Typical daily fluid intake
  D) Ethnicity


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helenmarkerine

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

A, C, D, E

Answer to Question 2

A


s.tung

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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