How does the nurse administer a medication ordered as "pc"?
1. Orally
2. At bedtime
3. After eating
4. Before eating
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3. PC is an abbreviation for postprandial, or after meals; however, the nurse needs to check the "Official Do Not Use" list of abbreviations to verify that pc is not on the list.
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a. dysesthesia. c. anesthesia. b. stereognosis. d. astereognosis.
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What will be an ideal response?
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