When pouring liquid medications, the nurse knows to raise the measuring device to eye level and to read the measurement at:
a. the top of the measuring device.
b. the lowest point of the meniscus.
c. the highest point of the meniscus.
d. the edges of the measuring device.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This would lead to an inaccurate reading.
B Correct: This provides for an accurate reading.
C Incorrect: This would lead to an inaccurate reading.
D Incorrect: This would lead to an inaccurate reading.
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