A nurse knows that patient education has been effective when the patient states
a. "I must take my parenteral medication with food."
b. "If I am 30 minutes late taking my medication, I should skip that dose."
c. "I will rotate the location where I give myself injections."
d. "Once I start feeling better, I will stop taking my medication."
ANS: C
Rotating injection sites provides greater consistency in absorption of medication. Parenteral medication absorption is not affected by the timing of meals. Taking a medication 30 minutes late is within the 60-minute window of the time medications should be taken. Medications should be stopped based on the provider's orders. With some medications, such as antibiotics, it is crucial that the full course of medication is taken to avoid relapse of infection.
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