A nurse is instructing a client on the method of intake of two liquid medications. Which of the following should the nurse tell the client regarding mixing a medication?
A) Allow the medication to stand for 10 minutes after mixing
B) Refrigerate the mixture half an hour before intake
C) Keep the mixed medication in a dark glass bottle
D) Take the medication immediately after mixing
D
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The nurse should tell the client to take the medication immediately after mixing. Medications that may be mixed before intake can deteriorate because of exposure to room air or become so thick that they are impossible to drink. Medications that have been mixed should not be allowed to stand for some time after mixing; they should not be refrigerated or kept in a dark glass bottle. Certain individual medications may need to be refrigerated or kept in the dark away from sunlight.
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