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MC OASIS is an assessment instrument necessary to complete if the client
 
  A. Requires home-makers assistance.
  B. Is a Medicare client.
  C. Is referred for services by a county hospital.
  D. Has a private insurance plan.

Question 2

For a client who is having difficulty swallowing tablets and capsules, the nurse should:
 
  A. Administer the medication with less fluid
  B. Insert a nasogastric tube and instill the medication
  C. Crush the medications and administer with a small amount of food
  D. Administer the tablets one at a time with plenty of liquid



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C
C. Although not all medications can be crushed, this is best option for a client having difficulty swallowing.
A. Administration of medication with less fluid could make it more difficult for the client to swallow.
B. Insertion of a nasogastric tube requires an order from the provider.
D. A client who is having difficulty swallowing may not be safe swallowing large capsules or tablets even one at a time.





 

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