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ap345 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The passage of medication molecules from the site of administration into the blood is known as absorption. Factors that affect the rate of absorption include which of the following? (Select all that apply).

a. The ability of a medication to dissolve
b. Blood flow to the site of administration
c. Body surface area
d. Lipid solubility
e. The rate of distribution

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to teach a patient about ostomy care. The patient appears anxious and is crying. What should the nurse do?

a. Let the patient know it is time to learn about ostomy care.
b. Postpone the teaching session about ost-omy care.
c. Show a video about ostomy care.
d. Implement role-play.

Ashley I · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D
Absorption refers to passage of medication molecules from the site of administration into the blood. Factors that influence medication absorption are the route of administration, ability of a medication to dissolve, blood flow to the site of administration, body surface area, and lipid so-lubility of a medication. After a medication is absorbed, it moves throughout the body. The rate and extent of distribution depend on the physical and chemical properties of medications and the physiology of the person taking the medication.

Answer to Question 2

B
Any condition (e.g., fatigue, breathing difficulty, or depression) that drains a person's energy impairs the ability to learn. Postpone teaching when an illness becomes aggravated by complica-tions such as pain, fever, or respiratory difficulty. Letting the patient know it is time to learn, im-plementing role-play, and showing a video will not enhance learning. The crying needs to be ad-dressed first.