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chads108

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What site would be the best choice for an intramuscular injection to an emaciated 82-year-old patient?
 
  a. Upper outer quadrant of the gluteus maximus
  b. Gluteal
  c. Deltoid
  d. Ventrogluteal

Question 2

When the medication nurse offers a pill to the older adult patient, the patient asks, What is this and what is it for? What is the best response by the nurse?
 
  a. I'm not at liberty to discuss your medication. You need to talk to your doctor.
  b. That's a feel good' pill that will make you feel better.
  c. It's a cephalosporin that has been ordered to treat your URI.
  d. It's an antibiotic for the infection in your urine.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The ventrogluteal site is the safest choice for the emaciated patient. The location is easily accessible and free from major nerves of vessels.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Patients have the right to know what they are taking and given a reasonable rationale for its use that they can understand.


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chads108

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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