The nurse is teaching caregivers about the administration of phenobarbital in suspension form. The most important thing the nurse will say to the caregivers to ensure an accurate dose is:
a. "Hold the medicine cup or syringe at eye level to read the amount to be given."
b. "Use a syringe to measure the medicine instead of a medicine cup or teaspoon."
c. "Shake the suspension before measuring and administering this medication."
d. "Always buy the medicine from the same drug company."
C
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A Incorrect. In teaching caregivers about the administration of phenobarbital in suspension form, the most important thing the nurse will say to the caregivers to ensure an accurate dose is not: "Hold the medicine cup or syringe at eye level to read the amount to be given."
B Incorrect. In teaching caregivers about the administration of phenobarbital in suspension form, the most important thing the nurse will say to the caregivers to ensure an accurate dose is not: "Use a syringe to measure the medicine instead of a medicine cup or teaspoon."
C Correct. In teaching caregivers about the administration of phenobarbital in suspension form, the most important thing the nurse will say to the caregivers to ensure an accurate dose is: "Shake the suspension before measuring and administering this medication." Suspensions require shaking before administration to distribute the medication evenly throughout the liquid.
D Incorrect. In teaching caregivers about the administration of phenobarbital in suspension form, the most important thing the nurse will say to the caregivers to ensure an accurate dose is not: "Always buy the medicine from the same drug company."
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