A patient is in severe pain. Which route of administration would produce the most rapid relief?
A. Oral
B. Intramuscular
C. Intravenous
D. Transdermal
C
You might also like to view...
A child has a large ventricular septal defect (VSD) with left-to-right shunting. Which information about VSDs does the faculty member explain to the nursing student? (Select all that apply.)
A. The child will have obvious cyanosis. B. A harsh, pansystolic murmur is heard. C. This is the most common congenital heart defect. D. Some VSDs can close spontaneously. E. Transcatheter closure is common.
A nurse is caring for a client receiving methenamine as outpatient treatment for chronic bacterial UTIs. Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan for the client about the administration of the drug?
A) Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. B) Increase the intake of milk products. C) Avoid an excessive intake of citrus fruits. D) Take the drug preferably with food.
According to Rando's phases of grief responses, what phase is a patient in who is beginning emotional healing and learning to deal with his or her loss?
a. Avoidance b. Confrontation c. Accommodation d. Depression
The term "sandwich generation" is used to describe:
1. young adults who tend to eat on the run. 2. middle-aged adults caring for both children and parents. 3. single-parent households. 4. older adults who are in transition from independent to assisted living.