After administering vaginal medication, it is best to encourage ...

[awywial]

After administering vaginal medication, it is best to encourage the client to do which of the following?
 
  a. Ambulate to distribute the medication. c. Take a tub bath.
  b. Lie in bed. d. Perform pericare.

Question 2

The nurse receives a medication prescription with no route specified. What is the best action by the nurse?
 
  a. Give it orally, because that is the most common route.
  b. Ask the client how he or she usually takes the medication.
  c. Call the health care provider to clarify the prescription.
  d. Ask another nurse which route to use.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Gravity could cause the medication to drain out.
B Correct: This will allow the medication to distribute and prevent it from draining out.
C Incorrect: This could cause the medication to be flushed out.
D Incorrect: This could cause the medication to be flushed out.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: The route must be designated by the prescriber.
B Incorrect: The route must be designated by the prescriber.
C Correct: The route must be designated by the prescriber.
D Incorrect: The route must be designated by the prescriber.

[awywial]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[amandanbreshears]

Gracias!