When using the mucous membrane for percutaneous medication administration, the nurse would use an oily base for medication absorption when:
1. the mucous membrane is too dry, and skin will flake off.
2. the patient is allergic to oil-based preparations.
3. medication needs a slow absorption.
4. medication needs a rapid absorption.
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Medication given in an oily base will slow its absorption and help when administering antibiotics.
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