A client is prescribed an oral medication. When reviewing this medication, the nurse realizes it might not be the route of choice for this client because the client is experiencing:
1. Nausea.
2. Anxiety.
3. Vomiting.
4. Pain from cuts and abrasions.
5. Irritated gastric mucosa.
Correct Answer: 1,3,5
Rationale 1: Oral medications are inappropriate for a client who is nauseated.
Rationale 2: Oral medications are appropriate for the client experiencing anxiety.
Rationale 3: Oral medications are inappropriate for a client who is vomiting
Rationale 4: Oral medications are appropriate for the client experiencing pain from cuts and abrasions.
Rationale 5: Oral medications are inappropriate for a client with irritated gastric mucosa.
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