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Arii_bell

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The nurse correctly administers a medication by having the patient drink it through a straw if
 
  1. The medication can cause nausea.
  2. The medication must be taken in small gulps.
  3. The medication can stain teeth.
  4. The medication has an unpleasant taste.

Question 2

When administering medication via the oral route, a nurse correctly recognizes that he must measure which of the following medications carefully, using a medicine cup, to ensure that the dosage is correct?
 
  1. Suspensions
  2. Elixirs
  3. Solutions
  4. All of the above


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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