While preparing a dose of liquid medication for administration through a gastrostomy tube, the nurse measures 15 mL into a plastic medicine cup. Which of the following indicates the appropriate dose of medication?
1. When the cup is held at eye level, the lowest level of the medication meniscus rests on the 15-mL calibration line.
2. When the cup is held up to the light, the middle of the medication meniscus rests on the 15-mL calibration line.
3. When the cup is sitting on a level table, the top of the medication meniscus rests on the 15-mL calibration line.
4. When the cup is placed on a countertop, any part of the medication meniscus rests on the 15-mL calibration line.
Question 2
The nurse is providing acetaminophen (Tylenol) suspension to a patient via percutaneous gastrostomy tube. First, the nurse should
1. Measure the appropriate dose of medication using a medicine cup.
2. Draw up the medication into a catheter-tipped syringe.
3. Uncap the bottle while wearing clean gloves.
4. Shake the bottle of medication gently.
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