Which of these actions should a nurse take just before pouring a dose of a liquid suspension?
a. Pour the dose without shaking the bottle.
b. Rotate the bottle gently, from side to side.
c. Turn the bottle end-over-end, top to bottom.
d. Shake the bottle vigorously.
D
Before administering a liquid suspension, the bottle should be shaken vigorously to ensure that the medication has been mixed throughout.
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