The nurse is reviewing a client's medication history. The ...

[storky111]

The nurse is reviewing a client's medication history. The following factors affect the actions of medication:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Ethnicity and culture
  2. Route of administration
  3. Exposure to moisture
  4. Water ingestion
  5. Polypharmacy

Question 2

The nurse is performing a focused assessment of the client's gastrointestinal status. Appropriate data to collect would include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Bowel sounds.
  2. Appetite.
  3. Range of motion.
  4. Characteristics of emesis.
  5. Presence of wheezing.

[smrtceo]

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,5
Rationale: Ethnicity and culture may contribute to differences in responses to medications; cultural practices can affect a drug's actions, including herbal remedies that may counteract prescribed medications

Answer to Question 2

1,2,4
Rationale: Auscultation of bowel sounds in all four quadrants is appropriate data to collect and document.

[storky111]

Excellent

[patma1981]

Great answer, keep it coming