A nurse is preparing to administer nitroglycerin (NTG) via the sublingual route. The nurse knows that nitroglycerin tablets are administered sublingually to:
a. avoid the bitter taste.
b. prevent nausea and vomiting.
c. absorb readily into the circulation.
d. undergo first-pass metabolism.
ANS: C
Sublingual medications are absorbed quickly into the bloodstream and are ready for action earlier than oral medications.
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a. "His masklike face makes it difficult to communicate, so I will use a white board." b. "He should not socialize outside of the house due to uncontrollable drooling." c. "This disease is associated with anxiety causing increased perspiration." d. "He may have trouble chewing, so I will offer bite-sized portions."
When developing a plan of care for clients with feeding and eating disorders, the nurse knows that which factor makes them challenging to treat? Select all that apply
1. Hormone dysregulation 2. Peer influences 3. Co-morbid medical illness 4. Exposure to different forms of media 5. Loss of connection to family or culture
A client's radiation implant has become dislodged overnight, and the nurse finds it in the client's bed. What does the nurse do first?
a. Assess the client's skin for radiation burns. b. Use tongs to put the implant into the radi-ation container. c. Notify the safety officer and move the client to a different room. d. Don gloves and attempt to replace the im-plant.
The nurse is to give a client 80 mg of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) by IV push. The vial contains a solution with a concentration of 25 mg/mL. How many milliliters of diphenhydramine does the nurse administer? __________ mL
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word