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saraeharris

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Which action is most important when you prepare to administer an oral drug to a patient of any age?
 
  a. Asking the patient whether he or she prefers a tablet or a capsule
  b. Determining when the patient last ate or drank
  c. Assessing whether the patient has nausea
  d. Checking the patient's ability to swallow

Question 2

During an admission assessment, the nurse discovers that the patient does not speak English. Which is considered the ideal resource for translation?
 
  a. A family member of the patient
  b. A close family friend of the patient
  c. A translator who does not know the pa-tient
  d. Prewritten note cards with both English and the patient's language


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shewald78

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


saraeharris

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
You're welcome


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