Asked by Rebecca Botnar on Sep 29, 2024
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A nurse is teaching a patient about medications. Which statement from the patient indicates teaching is effective?
A) "My parenteral medication must be taken with food."
B) "I will rotate the sites in my left leg when I give my insulin."
C) "Once I start feeling better, I will stop taking my antibiotic."
D) "If I am 30 minutes late taking my medication, I should skip that dose."
Parenteral Medication
A method of delivering medication by injection into a body part other than through the digestive tract, such as intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously.
Rotate Sites
In the context of medical treatments such as injections or monitoring, it refers to changing the location on the body where a procedure is performed to prevent tissue damage or improve efficacy.
Insulin
A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.
- Develop skills in patient education for medication self-management.
- Demonstrate understanding of drug interactions and side effects.
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Learning Objectives
- Develop skills in patient education for medication self-management.
- Demonstrate understanding of drug interactions and side effects.
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