The nurse is administering an intravenous medication that is to ...

[kfurse]

The nurse is administering an intravenous medication that is to be administered over 10 minutes. Which method should the nurse choose to efficiently administer the medication?
 
  a. Place the medication in a large-volume cath-tipped syringe.
  b. Mix the medication into the patient's maintenance fluids.
  c. Attach separate tubing and set the medication syringe in a mini-infusion pump.
  d. Stand at the patient's bedside and carefully watch the clock while pushing the medication.

Question 2

The nurse knows that a subcutaneous injection takes longer to absorb because
 
  a. Fewer blood vessels are found under the subcutaneous level.
  b. Adipose tissue takes longer to metabolize medication.
  c. Connective tissue holds medication in place longer.
  d. Some medication leaks out after instillation.

[tkempin]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
To administer this medication efficiently, the nurse should use an infusion pump to run the medication in over a prolonged time. This method is more accurate and is more time efficient than other methods because the nurse can leave the room. The nurse should not mix medication into the maintenance bag without pharmacist and physician approval. Pushing the medication is not a time-efficient method for the nurse. A cath-tipped syringe is an inappropriate device for administration of a medication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
How quickly a medication is absorbed is dependent on blood flow to the site. Locations with less blood supply take longer to absorb. Absorption is not based on adipose tissue; however, excessive adipose tissue may cause the medication to take longer before reaching the blood supply. The connective tissue is not part of medication absorption. If a medication is properly administered, none of it should be wasted.

[kfurse]

Excellent

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