Author Question: The physician ordered an intravenous medication for a patient with nausea. The patient asks the ... (Read 114 times)

silviawilliams41 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The physician ordered an intravenous medication for a patient with nausea. The patient asks the nurse how it will help his nausea. What is the best response by the nurse?

1. We have more intravenous drugs for nausea than we do oral drugs.
2. If you take an oral medication, you will just vomit it up.
3. This will work much faster for your nausea.
4. You can't have anything by mouth, so will receive the medication intravenously.

Question 2

What is the best plan as the nurse prepares to administer a topical medication?

1. Check the medication for interactions with other medications.
2. Take the patient's vital signs.
3. Educate the patient to not disturb the patch.
4. Assess the patient's skin where the medication will be applied.

helenmarkerine · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The intravenous route provides the quickest route of medication absorption. Telling the patient that he will vomit the medication is non-therapeutic. Telling the patient that the nurse has more intravenous drugs than oral drugs does not answer the patient's question. There is no evidence that the patient cannot have anything by mouth.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Planning to assess the patient's skin is imperative; if it is cracked, dry, or irritated, the medication may not be properly absorbed. Patient education is important, but is not the priority. Vital signs are not always indicated; it depends on the medication. Checking for drug interactions is important, but it is not the priority.