The nurse can minimize an unpleasant-tasting drug by: a. ...

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The nurse can minimize an unpleasant-tasting drug by:
 
  a. pouring the drug over ice.
  b. squirting the drug in the mouth with a syringe.
  c. administering the drug through a straw.
  d. enlisting the parent's assistance.

Question 2

The three functions of epithelial tissue are _____________, ___________, and __________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer to Question 1

C
Administering the drug through a straw will diminish an unpleasant taste. Having the child hold the nose is helpful, as bad taste is associated with the smell of the drug.

Answer to Question 2

protection, absorption, secretion
protection, secretion, absorption
absorption, secretion, protection
absorption, protection, secretion
secretion, protection, absorption
secretion, absorption, protection

The function of epithelial tissue is protection by covering the body and preventing invasion; absorption by absorbing material; and secretion by secreting mucus to line and moisten the body surfaces.