A patient needs assistance excreting a gaseous medication. What is the correct nursing action?
a. Encourage the patient to cough and deep-breathe.
b. Suction the patient's respiratory secretions.
c. Administer the antidote via inhalation.
d. Administer 100% FiO2 via simple face mask.
ANS: A
Gaseous and volatile medications are excreted through gas exchange. Deep breathing and coughing will assist in clearing the medication more quickly.
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