Asked by Laura Yolich on May 07, 2024
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A patient has difficulty taking liquid medications from a cup.How should the nurse administer the medications?
A) Request that the physician change the order to the IV route.
B) Administer the medication by the IM route.
C) Use a needleless syringe to place the medication in the side of the mouth.
D) Add the dose to a small amount of food or beverage to facilitate swallowing.
Liquid Medications
Medications in liquid form intended for ingestion, injection, or another form of administration into the body.
Needleless Syringe
A medical device designed to deliver drugs or vaccines through the skin without the use of a traditional needle, reducing the risk of needle-stick injuries and infections.
IV Route
A method of delivering medication or fluids directly into the venous circulation via a needle or catheter.
- Choose suitable methods and considerations for the administration of medications across various delivery methods, including oral, IV, IM, subcutaneous, otic, and ophthalmic.
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Learning Objectives
- Choose suitable methods and considerations for the administration of medications across various delivery methods, including oral, IV, IM, subcutaneous, otic, and ophthalmic.
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