The nurse prepares to administer the following medication to the ...

[tuffie]

The nurse prepares to administer the following medication to the patient. Which instruction will the nurse be sure to give before the patient takes the medication? MS Contin Morphine sulfate Extended release tablets, USP 15 mg CII only
 
  a. Be sure to swallow the pill whole.
  b. Crush the medication and place the powder in applesauce.
  c. Place the pill under your tongue.
  d. Let the pill slowly dissolve in your mouth.

Question 2

The nurse begins a shift on a busy medical-surgical unit. The nurse will be caring for multiple patients. Which patient will the nurse assess first?
 
  a. A patient who would like some acetaminophen (Tylenol) for a mild headache
  b. A patient who has a question about her daily medications
  c. A patient who needs discharge teaching about an antibiotic
  d. A patient who just received nitroglycerin for chest pain

[parker125]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A Extended release medications must always be swallowed whole without crushing or dissolving the tablet. MS Contin is always to be administered orally rather than sublingually.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The nurse's first priority is always: ABCs- Airway, Breathing, and Circulation. This includes any patients who are having chest pain and/or difficulty breathing. The nurse needs to see this patient first to determine if the chest pain has been relieved or not. An assessment should be done right away to determine if the patient is now stable or if additional interventions need to be done. The other patients' needs are less critical and can be met after this patient is assessed.

[tuffie]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[patma1981]

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