The nurse is instructing health care providers on the correct administration of the drug glucagon. She notes that after administration of the drug, the patient should be positioned:
a. Supine
b. With his head elevated 45 degrees
c. With his head elevated 90 degrees
d. On his side
ANS: D
A side effect of glucagon is nausea with vomiting. This position will prevent the patient from choking and aspirating.
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