What would a nurse instruct a patient to do after administration of a sublingual medication?
A) "Take a big drink of water and swallow the pill."
B) "Try not to swallow while the pill dissolves."
C) "Swallow frequently to get the best benefit."
D) "Chew the pill so it will dissolve faster."
B
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a. onset of action b. peak plasma level c. duration of effectiveness d. schedule for maintaining the drug level over 24 hours
The perinatal nurse is providing care to Marilyn, a 25-year-old G1 TPAL 0000 woman hospitalized with severe hypertension at 33 weeks gestation. The nurse is preparing to administer the second dose of ?–methasone prescribed by the physician
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a. Intellectual development b. Physical development c. Socialization d. Creativity e. Temperament development
The clinic nurse uses Leopold maneuvers to determine the fetal lie, presentation, and position. The nurse's hands are placed on the maternal abdomen to gently palpate the fundal region of the uterus. This action is best described as the:
A) First maneuver B) Second maneuver C) Third maneuver D) Fourth maneuver