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bclement10

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The nurse is administering a parenteral medication to the patient. Which action by the nurse demonstrates proper technique?
 
  a. Using strict aseptic technique
  b. Using work-arounds to administer medications in a timely manner
  c. Injecting the medication smoothly but rapidly
  d. Inserting the needle into the patient's skin smoothly and slowly

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer a medication via a jejunostomy tube to a patient who is receiving continuous tube feedings. The medication needs to be given on an empty stomach and comes only in tablet form.
 
  What action should the nurse take first?
  a. Add the medications directly to the tube feeding.
  b. Flush the tubing before the medication is given.
  c. Stop the feeding 30 minutes before medication administration.
  d. Dissolve the medication in cold water.



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Answer to Question 1

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Strict aseptic technique is used during all steps of preparation and administration of parenteral medications. Work-arounds bypass a procedure, policy, or protocol and should not be used. Medication should be injected slowly and smoothly. The needle should be inserted smoothly and quickly.

Answer to Question 2

C
If the patient needs to take the medication on an empty stomach, stop the feeding 30 minutes before medication administration to facilitate absorption of the medication. Never add crushed medications directly to the tube feeding. Whenever possible, use liquid medications instead of crushed tablets, but if you have to crush tablets, the tubing must be flushed before and after the medication is given to prevent the drug from adhering to the inside of the tube. Dissolve in at least 30 mL of warm water. Cold water causes gastric cramping.




bclement10

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!


Sarahjh

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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