The client is nauseated, has been vomiting for several hours, and ...

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The client is nauseated, has been vomiting for several hours, and needs to receive an antiemetic (antinausea) medication. The nurse recognizes that which of the following statements is true about this medication?
 
  a. An enteric-coated medication should be given.
  b. Medication will not be absorbed as easily because of the nausea.
  c. A parenteral route is the route of choice.
  d. A rectal suppository must be administered.

Question 2

In determining the client's urinary status, which of the following does the nurse anticipate the urinary output for an average adult should be?
 
  a. 800 to 1000 mL per day
  b. 1000 to 1200 mL per day
  c. 1500 to 1600 mL per day
  d. 2000 to 2300 mL per day

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Answer to Question 1

C
The parenteral route provides a means of administration when oral medications are contraindi-cated. Onset of action is quicker, and less cause for embarrassment is given than with a rectal suppository.
An enteric-coated medication is given orally. Because the client is vomiting, the oral route should not be used.
Nausea does not affect the rate of absorption.
It is inaccurate to state that a rectal suppository must be administered. A rectal suppository is one option. The disadvantage of a rectal suppository is that insertion often causes embarrassment for the client. It is contraindicated if rectal bleeding is present or if the client had rectal surgery. Stool in the rectum can impair absorption.

Answer to Question 2

C
Although output does depend on intake, the normal adult urine output is 1500 to 1600 mL per day.
800 to 1000 mL per day is not the urinary output for an average adult.
1000 to 1200 mL per day is not the urinary output for an average adult.
2000 to 2300 mL per day is not the urinary output for an average adult.

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