Asked by Beein Koriyan on Jun 25, 2024
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The nurse is administering medications to several patients. Which action should the nurse take?
A) Advise a patient after a corticosteroid inhaler treatment to rinse mouth with water.
B) Administer an intravenous medication through tubing that is infusing blood.
C) Pinch up the deltoid muscle of an adult patient receiving a vaccination.
D) Aspirate before administering a subcutaneous injection in the abdomen.
Corticosteroid Inhaler
A medical device used to deliver corticosteroids to the lungs via inhalation, commonly used in the treatment of asthma and other respiratory conditions.
Intravenous Medication
A method of administering medication directly into the veins.
Deltoid Muscle
A large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint that is responsible for lifting the arm.
- Comprehend the appropriate methods and reasoning for the administration of immunizations.
- Manage the accurate tasks involved in medication preparation and administration, including conducting calculations and safety validations.
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LOUIS TAHTA WIJAYA PUTRAJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
If the patient uses a corticosteroid, have him or her rinse the mouth out with water or salt water or brush teeth after inhalation to reduce risk of fungal infection. Piercing a blood vessel during a subcutaneous injection is very rare. Therefore, aspiration is not necessary when administering subcutaneous injections. When giving immunizations to adults: to avoid injection into subcutaneous tissue, spread the skin of the selected vaccine administration site taut between the thumb and forefinger, isolating the muscle. Never administer IV medications through tubing that is infusing blood, blood products, or parenteral nutrition solutions.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the appropriate methods and reasoning for the administration of immunizations.
- Manage the accurate tasks involved in medication preparation and administration, including conducting calculations and safety validations.
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